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Global Medical Staffing president shares what physicians need to know about international locums
Tyler Black, president of Global Medical Staffing, shares why physicians should consider international locum tenens.
7 key ways GMS is different from other staffing agencies
What makes one staffing agency different from the others? At Global Medical Staffing, it starts with the people. But it doesn’t end there.
Locums in New Zealand: Exploring among the Kiwis
Dr. Bengaard says she has always been adventurous and into traveling, making working locums in New Zealand a good match for her loves for medicine and travel.
10 myths about taking international locums assignments
Worried about the logistics of travel and being away from home for an extended period? It’s time to debunk the myths about international locums.
How to pack for an international locum tenens assignment
When it comes to an international locums assignment, how and what you pack matters. Follow these pro packing tips from veteran international locums.
Locums just got easier with our redesigned website
Here at Global Medical Staffing, we obsess over locum tenens and how to make it work better for both our doctors and our clients. As part of our commitment to constantly moving the industry forward, we’re also focused on making our website easier to use. To that end, we’ve just launched our new website. Check […]
Locum tenens in Hawaii: A passion for medicine meets an adventure of a lifetime
Family medicine physician Dr. T recently took her first locums assignment to Hawaii, and she is thrilled with how the adventure has enriched her life. She chose locums in order to travel and to experience different cultures — and Hawaii, a melting pot of culture, is the perfect place for both. Discovering the island lifestyle Hawaii […]
Locum tenens in New Zealand: Must-knows before taking a locums assignment among the Kiwis
Want to go somewhere where you’re always near a beach, the sights are stunning, the people are friendly, and where you’re bound to find adventure? Make sure to add New Zealand to your bucket list of locums destinations. The need for locums The Guardian says that New Zealand relies heavily on doctors from other countries […]
Using locums to transition into retirement
Back in 1958 Dr. William (Wim) LeMaire went to Africa on his first overseas medical adventure right after his medical training. That job forever lit a passion for international adventures where he could practice medicine and live like a local for months or years at a time. In addition to Africa, over the years, he […]
6 reasons we appreciate our locums doctors (in GIFs!)
At Global Medical, we appreciate our locums doctors for many reasons, but most of all because they are truly amazing people who also happen to be excellent physicians. Our physicians continue to wow us! Here are the top six reasons why we appreciate our doctors. 1. They are dedicated to their patients — no matter […]
Why these 4 doctors love working international locum tenens
Some doctors describe international locums as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, others grab the kids and take them on a series of international jet-setting adventures, and still others embrace it as their new lifestyle. However doctors can fit it in, all of them call their international assignments amazing adventures. Here’s what four physicians love most about international […]
5 locum tenens staffing myths busted
Many healthcare providers are turning to locum tenens, with more than 75 percent of hospitals using locums, according to the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. A few of the reasons so many healthcare organizations turn to locums include: Staff shortages in healthcare, expected to grow to a physician shortage of 46,000-90,000 physicians by 2025, […]
Locums in Guam: Doctor goes on adventure of a lifetime
Dr. Cheri McCue has always loved traveling. Still, she didn’t expect to one day get on a plane and end up living in Guam for several months. “I thought: How did I get here? Did I just travel 22 hours,” she recalls, laughing. Her locum tenens assignment, planned for three months but extended by mutual […]
The 10 best podcasts and blogs for locums doctors
Podcasts are easy to listen to almost anywhere — while commuting, while exercising, or even while doing household chores. The best podcasts are funny, inspiring, and knowledge-filled. With so many podcasts available, as well as so many great blogs, it can be hard to find the most beneficial and enjoyable ones, so we sorted through […]
Six things locum tenens physicians need to know about taxes
Tax 101 for doctors taking international or U.S. locum tenens assignments