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The Locumstory Podcast

The Locumstory Podcast

By Locumstory

At Locumstory we share the stories of locums. What's a locum? Locum tenens are physicians, PAs, and NPs that work temporary jobs around the country and the world. These unique healthcare providers choose to work this way for a variety of reasons, from flexibility and work-life balance, to making extra money and traveling. Each has a unique story to share. Learn more at locumstory.com.
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Ep. 4: From residency to the open road, locums as a first job - Dr. Trevor Cabrera

The Locumstory PodcastSep 01, 2022

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Ep. 30: Following creative passions and pursuits while still practicing medicine with Dr. Gregory Charlop
Mar 06, 202431:35
Ep. 29: How to successfully negotiate a contract for the job you deserve with Dr. Linda Street, Simply Street MD
Feb 21, 202436:43
Ep. 28: Using locums to enjoy work-life balance and traveling in semi-retirement with Dr. Ronald Stiller

Ep. 28: Using locums to enjoy work-life balance and traveling in semi-retirement with Dr. Ronald Stiller

After 30+ years working as a critical care physician, Dr. Ronald Stiller transitioned into locums work as a way to slow down into semi-retirement and be able to spend more time with his daughter.

Now, his flexible locums schedule allows him to continue practicing medicine while also being able to travel and sightsee with his partner, whom he met while on a locums assignment.


Feb 12, 202411:19
Ep. 27: Starting a side gig and prioritizing your health as a full-time physician with Dr. Chrissy, Whole Body Optimism
Jan 25, 202446:19
Ep. 26 : Becoming the master of your schedule and providing quality care with locum tenens general surgeon Dr. William Barrett

Ep. 26 : Becoming the master of your schedule and providing quality care with locum tenens general surgeon Dr. William Barrett

Dr. Barrett made the switch to full-time locums six years ago, and he isn't looking back. Locums allows him time to develop his many hobbies and gives him the time off needed to schedule medical missions around the world, without diminishing his skills and abilities as a general surgeon.

In this episode we talk about what it takes to be a locums surgeon, and how controlling your schedule can make all the difference in your career.

Jan 11, 202424:50
Ep. 25: Being a locums OBGYN and enhancing your career with medical mission work

Ep. 25: Being a locums OBGYN and enhancing your career with medical mission work

After 37 years of practice, Dr. Linda Holt decided to leave her permanent position and start work as a locum tenens physician. This career change has given Dr. Holt the flexibility to practice medicine in multiple states, take part in a medical mission to Zambia, and the opportunity to spend more time with her grandchildren.

Dec 27, 202319:07
Ep. 24: Locums Lately with the Locumstory Physician Advisory Board

Ep. 24: Locums Lately with the Locumstory Physician Advisory Board

On this episode of Locums Lately, we've gathered the Locumstory Physician Advisory Board to talk about all things locum tenens. From why they took their first assignment, to debunking locums myths, these four physicians combine their years of experience to answer questions about all things locums. Join Dr. Rip Patel, Dr. Nicholas Kusnezov, Dr. Marye McCroskey, and Dr. Trevor Cabrera for this special episode!


Dec 21, 202338:33
Ep. 23: Taking a leap in your career with an international locums assignment

Ep. 23: Taking a leap in your career with an international locums assignment

Have you ever thought about practicing medicine abroad? In this episode of the podcast, Locumstory Physician Advisory Board member Dr. Rip Patel, speaks with two doctors who both worked international locums assignments in New Zealand. The physicians each share their unique perspectives and give insight into how to get licensed for international assignments, what compensation is like, and even how to travel and work with a family.




Nov 30, 202316:26
Ep. 22: Fighting healthcare shortages, adapting to new places, and state by state licensing with locums NP Kelly Lueck

Ep. 22: Fighting healthcare shortages, adapting to new places, and state by state licensing with locums NP Kelly Lueck

After her first locums assignment, nurse practitioner Kelly Lueck packed her bags and headed to Brooklyn New York to help fight the shortage of healthcare workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. It was a crash course in being a locums provider, and made her question her career in medicine. However the lessons she learned encouraged her to take more assignments and continue to expand her skill set.

 

Learn all about being a locums NP from licensing to adapting new a new facility in this episode of the podcast.


Nov 15, 202327:13
Ep. 21: Exploring opportunities outside of full-time traditional practice to build a flexible career in medicine with Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid | Doctoring Differently
Oct 26, 202346:52
Ep. 20: How physicians can avoid the 3 biggest job search mistakes with Dr. Dike Drummond, The HappyMD
Oct 12, 202331:02
Ep. 19: Celebrating Women in Medicine

Ep. 19: Celebrating Women in Medicine

September is Women in Medicine Month. To celebrate, we put together a special episode highlighting a few of the incredible women who have joined us on The Locumstory Podcast. We are incredibly grateful for them and for all women in medicine who work hard to treat patients and deliver care across the country and world. 

Sep 29, 202309:29
Ep. 18: Using social media to entertain and educate others about medicine with GI doc and online personality - Doc Schmidt
Sep 13, 202329:47
Ep. 17: Finding life-long friends, a love for giving back, and more time to be with family as a full-time locums PA with Cara Bosco

Ep. 17: Finding life-long friends, a love for giving back, and more time to be with family as a full-time locums PA with Cara Bosco

A natural nomad, Cara Bosco never thought she would have a career in medicine. However, after a semester abroad in Tanzania she learned how important it is for people everywhere to have access to healthcare resources. Now Cara has found a way to combine her love of travel, giving back, and still spend time with her husband and kids as a full-time locums PA. 

Aug 23, 202324:35
Ep. 16: Happy National Locum Tenens Week 2023

Ep. 16: Happy National Locum Tenens Week 2023

In celebration of National Locum Tenens Week (August 14-18), we've put together a special episode highlighting a handful of different experiences from locum tenens providers that have shared their stories on the podcast. Thanks for celebrating with us and thank you to all the locum tenens physicians, PAs, and NPs who help provide excellent care to patients across the globe. 

Aug 11, 202309:38
Ep. 15: Higher compensation, better work-life balance, increased independence and happiness with Dr. Franklyn Rocha-Cabrero

Ep. 15: Higher compensation, better work-life balance, increased independence and happiness with Dr. Franklyn Rocha-Cabrero

Dr. Franklyn Rocha-Cabrero is an adult neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist who began working locum tenens shortly after completing his fellowship. He joined us on the podcast to discuss how he's leveraged locums to optimize his work-life balance, work with underserved communities, increase his earning potential, and diversify his skill-set as a physician. Dr. Rocha-Cabrero was initially inspired to pursue locums after reading Dr. Wilner's book - The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens. 

Jul 27, 202321:15
Ep. 14: Telehealth locums, life coaching, and self-care with psychiatrist Dr. Mariam Aboukar
Jul 12, 202330:43
Ep. 13: Working locums in Guam and treating patients against difficult odds with Dr. Sue Ming

Ep. 13: Working locums in Guam and treating patients against difficult odds with Dr. Sue Ming

Neurologist Dr. Sue Ming shares her experience working locum tenens in Guam and how the recent typhoon impacted patient care. She shares insight into her assignment, what she's enjoyed about living in Guam, and some words of advice for other physicians considering locums. 

Jun 27, 202317:58
Ep. 12: Enjoying travel adventures, furry companions, and work-life balance as a locums PA with Terry Rand

Ep. 12: Enjoying travel adventures, furry companions, and work-life balance as a locums PA with Terry Rand

Terry Rand, a PA who specializes in Cardiothoracic Surgery, joins us on the podcast to share advice and insight into her experience working locum tenens since 2015. 

Jun 08, 202317:52
Ep. 11: How to obtain your ideal job as a physician with Dr. Drummond - Happy MD
May 25, 202334:43
Ep. 10: Using psychiatry locums for self-growth, flexibility, and financial success with Dr. Onyemaechi

Ep. 10: Using psychiatry locums for self-growth, flexibility, and financial success with Dr. Onyemaechi

Dr. Chinenye Onyemaechi, an experienced locums psychiatrist since 2018, joins us on the podcast to share the ways in which she's used locum tenens to travel to new places, earn financial freedom, and support her growth and development goals. 

May 10, 202315:14
Ep. 9: Recognizing and preventing physician burnout with Dr. Drummond- The Happy MD
Apr 26, 202336:51
Ep. 8: Finding balance, adventure, and the right travel assignment as a Nurse Practitioner doing locum tenens with Sophia Khawly, Traveling NP

Ep. 8: Finding balance, adventure, and the right travel assignment as a Nurse Practitioner doing locum tenens with Sophia Khawly, Traveling NP

Sophia Khawly is a Family Nurse Practitioner from Miami, Florida. After starting locums, she realized that there isn’t much information available to NP’s who are interested in taking locums assignments, so she started her own blog, "Traveling NP". She covers everything from choosing the right agency to making time for travel and adventures while on assignment.  To learn more visit her blog at https://travelingnp.com/.

Apr 07, 202312:32
Ep.7: Financial advice for early career physicians with The White Coat Investor, Dr. Jim Dahle

Ep.7: Financial advice for early career physicians with The White Coat Investor, Dr. Jim Dahle

The White Coat Investor (Dr. Jim Dahle) shares financial tips for new physicians about financial mistakes to avoid, paying down student loan debt, and how locum tenens can play a part in their financial and career success. For more information from Dr. Dahle, visit thewhitecoatinvestor.com.

Mar 17, 202315:20
Ep. 6: Working locum tenens in New Zealand, with a family of four - Dr. Jason Heine

Ep. 6: Working locum tenens in New Zealand, with a family of four - Dr. Jason Heine

Dr. Jason Heine and his wife Shauna had always wanted to live in another country. Taking a locum tenens assignment in New Zealand was just what they were looking for. In the midst of the pandemic they moved their family of four for a year in New Zealand. Hear them both talk about what working in a new country was like as well as enrolling small kids in school and getting to know a new community. 

Nov 09, 202237:29
Ep. 5: From burnout to locums and a pandemic in-between. An infectious disease doctor's tale of falling back in love with medicine - Dr. Roni Devlin

Ep. 5: From burnout to locums and a pandemic in-between. An infectious disease doctor's tale of falling back in love with medicine - Dr. Roni Devlin

Dr. Roni Devlin was burned out and looking for a change. Her answer was locum tenens and she made the switch, just in time for the Covid-19 pandemic to begin. She discusses with us what caused her burnout, how locums helped her, and what it felt like having her specialty, infectious disease, thrust into the limelight because of the world-wide pandemic. She is a regular contributor to Medscape as well as the Locumstory blog.

Sep 30, 202233:26
Ep. 4: From residency to the open road, locums as a first job - Dr. Trevor Cabrera
Sep 01, 202229:38
Ep. 3: Working with a locums agency versus direct contracting - Dr. Rip Patel
Jul 27, 202212:35
Ep. 2: Finding a better way for a two-physician family to manage work, kids, and life - Dr. Nii Darko
Jul 27, 202225:08
Ep. 1: Teaching nurse practitioners the ins and outs of working locum tenens - NP Ebony Thyme
Jul 27, 202223:10