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Home Sweet Home: Locum Tenens Housing Options

Your lodgings are a critical part of any locum tenens position. You need the right environment to rest, refresh, and launch your next shift. The longer your stay, the more important your home environment becomes. Luckily, there...

Med X Healthcare

4 mins read

hiring, tips

References Upon Request: Acquiring References for Locum Tenens Credentialing

In addition to submitting a CV and/or cover letter, physicians must meet specific professional reference requirements in order to qualify for locum tenens assignments. A professional reference is a person who can provide a...

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6 mins read

locum tenens career, tips, travel, physician lifestyle

The Ultimate Guide to Packing for a Locum Tenens Assignment

While accepting a locum tenens assignment in a new location can be exciting, spending time in an unfamiliar place can also be intimidating — especially if it’s your first time. Many first-time locum tenens providers wonder what...

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5 mins read

tips, physician lifestyle

7 Practical Self Care Tips for Doctors

Everyone knows that being a physician is no cakewalk. Doctors that work in hospitals, private practices, specialist clinics, and traveling care teams all face issues of stress and self-care; especially in these times of...

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5 mins read

locum tenens, locum tenens career, tips, travel, physician lifestyle

5 Beautiful States to Work Locum Tenens This Summer

With temperatures climbing and the summer season rapidly approaching, vacations are being planned across the nation. If you’re feeling the urge to escape your day-to-day routine and take on new adventures, locum tenens is the...

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3 mins read

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How Locum Tenens Can Help You Pay Off Medical School Debt Faster

Educational debt is a looming fact for most young doctors starting their careers. The faster you can burn down that debt, the more financial freedom you will have now, when flexibility is so useful in your career. After finishing...

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3 mins read

locum tenens, tips, travel, physician lifestyle

How to Stay Connected With Family While Traveling for Business

As a locum tenens physician, you temporarily fulfill the duties of another physician and thus travel frequently to many hospitals nationwide for work. Working as a locum tenens physician has numerous amazing perks, including more...

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4 mins read

locum tenens, locum tenens career, finance, tips

Health Insurance as an Independent Contractor

Whether you are a typical health employee or an independent contractor, you need health insurance to cover your healthcare costs. Many 1099 employees wonder which path they can follow to enroll in an insurance program. The good...

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3 mins read

physicians, tips, conference, networking

How Networking Can Improve Your Career in Healthcare

Networking is a practice that has proven to be beneficial in all industries, including healthcare. When you network with other professionals in your industry, you build social contacts and develop professional relationships....

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3 mins read

physicians, tips, physician lifestyle, TED talks

5 TED Talks Every Physician Should Watch

TED Talks have proven reputable and are arguably among the best source of inspiration and knowledge on just about any subject. Typically, they are engaging, thought-provoking, and sometimes even funny or entertaining. Sure, most...

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4 mins read