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What I learned on my international locums assignment
Several physicians share their eye-opening and rewarding experiences working as international locum tenens in a new part of the world.
Category: Working Locum Tenens
How COVID-19 has impacted physician employment
A survey of more than 1,200 providers found that COVID-19 has had a major impact on physician employment both in the U.S. and abroad.
Practicing medicine after retirement: New experiences, new places, new friends
Dr. Ronald Stiller has been able to continue practicing the medicine he loves but still have the flexibility to see the world. And he’s having a ball!
How COVID-19 has changed international locums
For physicians interested in working locum tenens abroad, here’s how COVID-19 has changed the international locums landscape.
Why we need doctors in Guam (and why you should consider coming here)
Guam Memorial Hospital’s chief of internal medicine shares what it’s like working locum tenens in Guam and why doctors are needed there.
Six things locum tenens physicians need to know about taxes
Tax 101 for doctors taking international or U.S. locum tenens assignments
International locum tenens 101: A beginner’s guide
This guide for beginners will give you everything you need to know to get started on your first international locum tenens adventure.
Prescribing opioids in other countries
One of the differences locums physicians need to consider is how prescribing practices for opioids differ in other countries.
A locum tenens family adventure in Montana
Occupational medicine urgent care physician Dr. Kay Hooshmand was able to give her family a rewarding experience by working locum tenens in Montana.
How much locum tenens physicians get paid in other countries
An honest, transparent look at physician pay in other countries, as well as why so many doctors take an assignment in locations around the world.
Work less and enjoy a better work/life balance
If you’re a physician who wants more control over your life and a better work/life balance, consider locum tenens with its greater schedule flexibility.
How to get references for locums credentialing
Locum tenens physicians must meet specific reference requirements. Building your network will help make credentialing go as smoothly as possible.
International Locums 101: The paperwork you need for international assignments
Ready to head off on the adventure of a lifetime? Here’s a list of the documents you’ll need for an international locum tenens assignment.
Physician took a chance and is loving her international locums experience
Infectious disease physician Dr. Dalilah Restrepo shares how she rediscovered her love of medicine with an international locum tenens assignment in New Zealand.
International locum tenens with a family: Bonding and adventure
If you have kids — or perhaps more aptly, especially if you have kids — consider international locums to experience a family adventure like no other.