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Everything they didn't teach in medical school.
Start at the top and work down — this guide takes you from curious to confident, beginner to advanced. Each phase builds on the last.
Real talk from someone who places physicians for a living.
The Conversation No Recruiter Is Supposed to Have With You
🔑What actually happens on the other side of a recruiter call. The incentives, the process, and how to use all of it to your advantage.
What "Lifestyle Medicine" Actually Looks Like
🔑I've placed 200+ physicians. The ones who build real careers in locum aren't optimizing for rate — they're optimizing for a life that feels like theirs. Here's what that looks like in practice.
What Makes a Great Locum Physician (It's Not What You Think)
🔑After thousands of recruiter conversations, I can tell within 10 minutes whether a physician will thrive in locum. The traits that matter most have nothing to do with credentials.
Join to readThe Rate Trap: Why Chasing the Highest Number Backfires
🔑A real case study: two physicians, same assignment, dramatically different outcomes. The one who took less made more. The math and the lesson.
Join to readAgency Spread, Explained
🔑How locum agency compensation structures work, what value agencies provide, and how understanding the model helps you negotiate more intelligently.
Join to readMajor Locum Agencies Compared: An Honest Breakdown
🔑Not all agencies are the same. Here's an honest breakdown of how major agencies differ — because your career decisions should be based on truth, not sales pitches.
Join to readStart here if you're new to locum. Structured beginner to advanced.
Build your license portfolio strategically. Multi-state = more options.
High-accuracy tax and financial strategy for 1099 physicians. Every article is sourced and verified.
For physicians already in locum — how to negotiate, evaluate, and maximize your assignments.
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