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The Locumstory PodcastEp. 59: Lessons learned from four physicians living the locum lifeIn the second half of our two-part panel discussion, we continue the conversation with experienced locum tenens physicians Dr. Black, Dr. Harlan, Dr. Napier, and Dr. Valdez. This episode dives deeper into the tools, relationships, and real-life scenarios that shape their work—from the MyCompHealth portal, to navigating unexpected hospital challenges and optimizing travel for better work-life balance.You’ll hear how strong rep support, smart scheduling, and a little humor help these doctors stay focused on what matters most—caring for patients while maintaining a healthy work/life balance. If you missed Part 1, be sure to check...2025-07-1815 minThe Locumstory PodcastEp. 58: Why these four physicians chose locum tenensIn this special panel episode, we sit down with four experienced locum tenens physicians—Dr. Brian Harlan, Dr. Joshua Napier, Dr. Evan Black, and Dr. Orlando Valdez—to explore what drew them to the locums lifestyle.From military service and private practice to burnout and career reinvention, each doctor shares their unique journey into locums and how it’s helped them reclaim flexibility, autonomy, and joy in their work. Tune in to hear how locums can be a powerful career move—at any stage of your journey.Interested in locum tenens? Check out CompHealth (comphealth.com) to...2025-07-0219 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 57: Dr. Lydia Fazzio on reclaiming her career path through locum tenensAfter a career spanning academia, pharma, and even restaurant ownership, Dr. Lydia Fazzio found herself at a crossroads. She shares how locum tenens helped her reconnect with the heart of psychiatry, embrace uncertainty, and build meaningful connections with patients and colleagues. Interested in locum tenens? Check out Weatherby Healthcare (weatherbyhealthcare.com) to learn more. 2025-06-1317 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp 56: Pursuing international locum tenens with Dr. Gabrielle JohnsonToday's guest, Dr. Gabrielle Johnson, dove straight into locum tenens work after residency. From her first nocturnist assignment in Minnesota to an adventurous six-month stint in Guam, she shares how locums gave her the freedom, flexibility, and personal growth she was seeking.Dr. Johnson shares her unconventional journey into medicine, the challenges of transitioning from residency to independent practice, and the emotional intelligence required to thrive in ever-changing clinical environments. She also reflects on how locums has helped her explore the world beyond the hospital, build meaningful relationships, and rediscover her “why” in medicine.Want to l...2025-05-3018 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 55: International locum tenens in New Zealand with Dr. Sean JerseyRadiologist Dr. Sean Jersey has embraced the adventure of international locum tenens work in New Zealand post-retirement. Dr. Jersey shares his unique journey from a 15-year career as an Air Force engineer to pursuing radiology and eventually transitioning to locum tenens assignments abroad. Dr. Jersey discusses the rewarding experiences of practicing medicine in New Zealand and enjoying the country's adventure sports during his off time. He gives insights into the logistics of practicing medicine abroad, including navigating visa processes, housing, and transportation with the support of a staffing agency. Dr. Jersey also touches on cultural and social...2025-05-1623 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp 54: Excelling in motherhood and as a physician: Dr. Jenny Underwood’s locum tenens journeyDr. Jenny Underwood, a board-certified OB-GYN from Texas has been navigating the world of locum tenens and telehealth since 2019. Dr. Underwood shares her unique journey from fellowship training at MD Anderson to embracing locum tenens work, which has allowed her to maintain her clinical skills while achieving a strong work-life balance.Dr. Underwood discusses the challenges of balancing her professional responsibilities with raising three children, and how locum tenens has provided the flexibility she needed. She highlights the importance of choosing assignments based on schedule rather than location, and the support she received from locum agencies in...2025-05-0221 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 53: Transitioning into retirement through locum tenens with Dr. Gary DrizinDr. Gary Drizin, a seasoned pulmonologist who transitioned to locum tenens work in semi-retirement, shares his journey from nearly four decades in private practice to embracing locum tenens assignments.Originally planning to retire from his Pennsylvania-based practice, Dr. Drizin found a new path in locum tenens, allowing him to balance work with his love for skiing, hiking, and biking. He discusses the challenges and rewards of adapting to new environments, the importance of teamwork, and the positive impact of patient care on his life.Tune in to hear Dr. Drizin's insights on navigating the Interstate...2025-04-1725 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 52: From practicing medicine to entrepreneurial innovation with Dr. Kirk Heath, founder of Modio HealthDr. Kirk Heath, a board-certified general surgeon and the founder of Modio Health, shares his unique journey from practicing medicine to pioneering healthcare IT solutions. He discusses his transition from traditional practice to becoming the medical director of IT for a large healthcare system, to pursuing multiple entrepreneurial ventures.Dr. Heath is the founder of Modio Health, a credentialing and career management solution for healthcare providers. Modio was acquired by CHG Healthcare in 2019.Tune in to hear about the challenges and rewards of his career, the importance of adaptability, and his insights on...2025-03-2836 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 51: Leveraging locum tenens and telehealth to build a practice with Dr. Jordan SalmonFamily medicine physician Dr. Jordan Salmon shares his journey from military service to starting his own practice, all while working locum tenens assignments to maintain income and flexibility. He discusses the benefits of locum tenens, including the ability to balance his professional and personal life, support his young family, and gain unique medical experiences. Dr. Salmon highlights the importance of finding the right recruiter, the unique challenges of credentialing, and the rewarding aspects of telehealth.Interested in locum tenens? Check out Weatherby Healthcare (weatherbyhealthcare.com).2025-03-1016 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 50: The flexibility of having options and helping patients though locum tenens work with PA Adrena JohnsonAdrena Johnson, a physician assistant with over 15 years of experience in hematology oncology, shares her journey from traditional practice to locum tenens. She discusses the importance of finding the right recruiter, the benefits of a flexible schedule, and the joy of providing quality care. Adrena highlights how locum tenens has allowed her to balance her professional and personal life, offering the freedom to be present at home while pursuing her career.Interested in locum tenens? Check out Weatherby Healthcare (weatherbyhealthcare.com).2025-02-1417 minThe Locumstory PodcastEp. 49: Finding work/life balance through locum tenens with pediatric neurologist Dr. Kellie SweetPediatric neurologist Dr. Kellie Sweet dives into the unique challenges and rewards of working as a locum tenens physician in a high-demand specialty. She highlights the flexibility that locum tenens offers, explaining how it has allowed her to balance home and work life effectively.Dr. Sweet emphasizes the importance of finding the right recruiter and the benefits of fair compensation. She also explores the future of telemedicine and its potential to expand access to specialized care.Interested in locum tenens? Check out CompHealth for more details (comphealth.com).2025-01-3122 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 48: Exploring telehealth with locum tenens consultant Gregg CroweGregg Crowe, a locum tenens consultant with Weatherby Healthcare, shares his insights into the evolving world of locum tenens and telehealth. Gregg discusses his role in guiding physicians through the locums process, the growing opportunities in telemedicine, and the unique challenges of licensing and onboarding.
If you’re interested in exploring locum tenens opportunities, check out Weatherby Healthcare for more information (weatherbyhealthcare.com).2025-01-1021 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 47: Balancing medicine and the power of embracing discomfort with Dr. Jamila GoldsmithDr. Jamila Goldsmith shares her journey of becoming a full-time locum tenens physician right after residency, discussing the key moments and decisions that led her to choose this path over traditional roles.
She highlights the flexibility of locum tenens work, balancing her professional and personal life, and the support she received from mentors.
Learn more about Dr. Goldsmith’s locum tenens experiences on Instagram (@locumslounge) and check out her podcast: The Locums Lounge - available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.2024-12-2726 minThe Locumstory PodcastEp. 46: Navigating international locum tenens with Dr. Coleen HaynesIn this episode, Dr. Coleen Haynes shares her inspiring journey from nursing to becoming a physician, and how she has embraced the locum tenens lifestyle.
Dr. Haynes describes her experiences working in diverse locations such as Saipan, St. Thomas, and St. Croix. She discusses the unique challenges and rewards of practicing medicine in rural and international settings, and how her love for travel and adventure has shaped her career.
Interested in international locum tenens? Check out gmedical.com for more details. 2024-12-0613 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 45: Making every locum tenens assignment count with cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. ConnollyDr. Mark Connolly, a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, shares his journey to locum tenens work after a 35-year career in heart surgery.
He discusses the flexibility and freedom locums provides, allowing him to balance professional and personal commitments. He highlights the importance of working with trustworthy agencies and representatives, and the unexpected joy he has found through his locums assignments.
If you’re interested in exploring locum tenens opportunities, check out Weatherby Healthcare (weatherbyhealthcare.com). 2024-11-1530 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 44: Exploring the freedom and opportunities of locum tenens with Dr. Ravi KumarIn this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. Ravi Kumar shares his inspiring journey of transitioning to locum tenens, a move that allowed him to maintain his love for medicine without compromising his personal interests and priorities.
Discover how locum tenens work has given him the freedom to pursue his passions, including moving his family to India for a year-long medical mission trip.
Learn more about his family’s experience in India here:
https://www.chosunkumar.com/
If you’re interested in exploring locum tenens opportunities, check out https://weatherbyhealthcare.com/. 2024-11-0131 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 43: Caring for underserved populations through locum tenens and medical missions with family medicine physician, Dr. LiewenDr. Alison Liewen has crafted a unique and fulfilling medical career, blending her passion for adventure with her dedication to compassionate care. Dr. Liewen discusses her transition to locum tenens work and her experiences working on assignments in Alaska. She also highlights the rewards and challenges of balancing locums assignments and how to maintain a broad scope of practice while making a significant impact on underserved communities.
If you’re interested in exploring locum tenens opportunities, check out CompHealth (comphealth.com) and Global Medical Staffing (gmedical.com).2024-10-1817 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 42: Pursuing lifelong learning and serving underserved communities with Dr. Elyas ParsaDr. Elyas Parsa has taken a non-traditional route in his medical career, and it’s a choice that has clearly paid off. His passion for helping underserved communities and his dedication to lifelong learning have shaped his journey as a family medicine physician. In this episode, Dr. Parsa shares insights from his unique career path, highlighting the challenges and rewards of working locums assignments, and how his experiences have fueled his growth both personally and professionally.
If you're interested in exploring international locum tenens assignments, check out Global Medical Staffing at gmedical.com2024-10-0431 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 41: Mastering Contract Negotiations: Essential Tips for Physicians with Kyle Claussen, Resolve CEOLocumstory Podcast guest host, Dr. Mariam Aboukar, dives deep into the art of contract negotiation for physicians with Resolve CEO, Kyle Claussen. With years of experience advocating for healthcare professionals, Kyle shares invaluable insights on how to navigate the complexities of employment, avoid common pitfalls, and which key clauses to watch out for to ensure you’re getting the best possible terms.
To learn more about Resolve visit their website here.
2024-08-2323 minThe Locumstory PodcastEp. 40: Celebrating National Locum Tenens Week: launch your career with locumsThis month we will be celebrating National Locum Tenens week and on the Locumstory Podcast we have had the chance to talk to physicians from all specialties, about how they have built a successful and fulfilling career. We asked them what advice they have to help physicians launch their own careers and find the right fit for them. From taking the risk on a new opportunity, to getting free from student debt, there is a story to help you find what you are looking for as a physician. 2024-08-0111 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 39: How to tackle student loans and achieve your financial goals with Andrew Paulson, StudentLoanAdvice.comStruggling with student debt can seem like a long journey, with no end in sight. That's why we met up with Andrew Paulson from StudentLoanAdvice.com to discuss effective strategies for managing and paying off student loans. Andrew shares expert advice on navigating repayment options, optimizing loan plans, and avoiding common pitfalls. Whether you're a recent graduate or well into your repayment journey, Andrew's insights will empower you to take control of your student loan debt and work towards financial independence.
Learn more at studentloanadvice.com
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The Locumstory PodcastEp. 38: Triaging a physician's personal wellness and finding personal fulfillment in your work with The Whole PhysicianPhysicians have a lot of experience looking after the health of their patients, and they have a lot of practice putting their needs last. The Whole Physician seeks to create a safe place for physicians to get the help they need to face burnout and be emotionally ready to handle to toll that patient care takes on them over time.
Dr. Amanda Dinsmore and Dr. Laura Cazier from The Whole Physician join us to talk about the importance of physician wellness and how to get back to the joy of practicing medicine.
Check out their...2024-07-0533 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 37: Using your time wisely and serving rural communities in need as a locum tenens physician with Dr. Derrick BarnesAs Dr. DerrickBarnes started work as a full-time OBGYN, he quickly realized that his number one resource was time, and he didn't want to waste any of it, so he turned to locum tenens as a way to make the most out of his career.
Now, he is able to give back by serving patients in rural areas in need of care, sharpen his skills with his full-time practice, and spend quality time with his family who
even join him on some assignments!
To learn more about Dr. Barnes and his story check out his...2024-06-2111 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 36: Locums, investing, and helping physicians take control of their financial destiny with The Darwinian Doctor: Dr. ShinDr. Daniel Shin knew about locum tenens, but he never thought it would be an option for him in his career, until he discovered it was the perfect fit. Working locums tenens
assignments allows him to have the most efficient time in medicine as possible, allowing him to grow his real estate investing business, build social media presence, and spend time with his family. Now Dr. Shin has the time to educate other physicians and high-income professionals how to achieve financial security and grow their wealth.
To learn more about how to take control of your financial d...2024-06-0727 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 35: Locums Lately: Making the most of each assignment with the Locumstory Physician Advisory BoardDr. Rip Patel, Dr. Marye McCroskey, and Dr. Trevor Cabrera are locums experts, but they also know how to find fun and adventure while on assignment. Whether it is
discovering a local gem, enjoying the outdoors, or just finding ways to connect with their patients and learn about the community they serve, these doctors believe in making the most out of each and every job.
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The Locumstory PodcastEp. 34: Being a W-2 employee versus a 1099 contractor, and what physicians should consider when building their personal wealth with Dr. Lance Holton, Real Asset Investing TeamThese days there are so many options outside of practicing medicine to help physicians build their
own wealth. That is why Dr. Lance Holton helped start the company, Real Asset Investing Team, which is dedicated to helping people find investments and financial opportunities that work for their lifestyles. Dr. Holton draws from his own experience as a practicing anesthesiologist and businessman to help set his clients up for success.
In this episode, Dr. Holton talks through the difference between being a W-2 employee versus a 1099
contractor and what physicians need to consider when taking control of their f...2024-05-0319 min
Spotlight on Locum TenensLessons in Locum Tenens: Key Insights from the Locumstory Physician Advisory Board
Guest: Ripal Patel, MD, MPH
Guest: Trevor Cabrera, MD
Guest: Nick Kusnezov, MD
Guest: Marye Lois McCroskey, MD
Tune in to hear four clinicians from the Locumstory Physician Advisory Board share their experiences working as locum tenens and providing care to patients all over the world. This expert panel features Drs. Ripal Patel, Nicholas Kusnezov, Trevor Cabrera, and Marye Lois McCroskey, who all answer the question: why locum tenens? 2024-04-3000 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 33: Working with multiple locums agencies, keeping your licenses active, and travel hacking along the way with NP Alisa HearronNurse practitioner Alisa Hearron loves to travel! She loves traveling as a locums NP and traveling for enjoyment with her family. A lot goes into keeping all of her 14 state licenses active, and finding assignments that work for her schedule. However by working with several agencies at a time and finding ways to earn hotel points and airline miles, Alisa has been able to hack travel for work and for fun.
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The Locumstory PodcastEp. 32: Spending income wisely to find financial freedom before and after retirement with Dr. Cory Fawcett—Financial Success MDDr. Cory Fawcett wants physicians to have a good life, like the one he has. In medical school, Dr. Fawcett drew up plans to retire by the age of 50. Other professionals told him that it wasn't possible, but he did it anyway. Now, Dr. Fawcett is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and experiences with other physicians to help them find success and financial satisfaction in their careers.
Learn more about Dr. Cory Fawcett at financialsuccessmd.com.
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The Locumstory PodcastEp. 31: Always looking forward to the next adventure and constantly growing as a full-time locums physician with Dr. Genevieve Jacobs, The Locum LadyDr. Genevieve Jacobs has always had a thirst for adventure, so when she heard about locums as a career path for physicians she knew she had to learn more. After gathering insights from other physicians, both good and bad, she was able to form her own opinion of locums and build a career that works for her. Since finishing her residency she has travelled the country, experiencing different communities and always adding to her medical toolkit.
Locums has given her the opportunity to chase her interests, including her building her website drjacobshealth.com and creating her social...2024-03-2226 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 30: Following creative passions and pursuits while still practicing medicine with Dr. Gregory Charlop"If you take a leap to try something new, what's the worst that could happen?"
That's what anesthesiologist Dr. Gregory Charlop has to say to physicians looking for ways to switch up their career, and he knows what he is talking about. Dr. Charlop is an accomplished author, public speaker, and practicing locum tenens physician. By following his own advice, Dr. Charlop has been able to craft a career that leaves time for all of the things he loves: his family, his passion projects, and practicing medicine.
To download your own free copy of "The...2024-03-0631 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 29: How to successfully negotiate a contract for the job you deserve with Dr. Linda Street, Simply Street MDHow to negotiate a contract isn't a skill that is usually taught in medical school, but it is crucial that physicians learn to negotiate in order to have a successful and fulfilling career.
On this episode of the podcast, we talked with Dr. Linda Street about the ins and outs of contract negotiation for physicians. Dr. Street is a board-certified Maternal and Fetal Medicine Specialist and the founder and CEO of Simply Street MD negotiation. Her company is dedicated to helping female physicians take charge of their career by negotiating contracts for the salaries, promotions, a...2024-02-2136 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 28: Using locums to enjoy work-life balance and traveling in semi-retirement with Dr. Ronald StillerAfter 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.
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The Locumstory PodcastEp. 27: Starting a side gig and prioritizing your health as a full-time physician with Dr. Chrissy, Whole Body OptimismWhen trauma surgeon Dr. Chrissy Guidry took an audit of her life, she discovered what is important to her personally and professionally. She learned that to provide excellent care for her patients, she needed to focus on her own health and prioritize personal goals.
In this episode, Dr. Chrissy talks with Locumstory podcast
guest host Dr. Aboukar about how this realization led her to create her own company, Whole Body Optimism, which is dedicated to helping physicians take care of their physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
To learn more about Whole Body Optimism, v...2024-01-2546 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 26 : Becoming the master of your schedule and providing quality care with locum tenens general surgeon Dr. William BarrettDr. 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.
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The Locumstory PodcastEp. 25: Being a locums OBGYN and enhancing your career with medical mission workAfter 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. 2023-12-2719 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 24: Locums Lately with the Locumstory Physician Advisory BoardOn 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!
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The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner"The Art of Medicine:" The First 99 Episodes and Future GoalsDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Today is Episode #100! We're celebrating "The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner." Thanks to my audience who listen on their favorite podcast players or watch on YouTube! Thanks also to all my 99 guests who have appeared on the program! And, a special thank you to my sponsor, locumstory.com, for their continued support! There's no special guest today, just me. During this 10-minute episod...2023-12-1009 minThe Locumstory PodcastEp. 23: Taking a leap in your career with an international locums assignmentHave 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.
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The Locumstory PodcastEp. 22: Fighting healthcare shortages, adapting to new places, and state by state licensing with locums NP Kelly LueckAfter 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.
2023-11-1527 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner"MIB Agents": Making it Better for People with OsteosarcomaDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Episode #97 October 29, 2023 Many thanks to Kara Scrubis and Kurt Weiss, MD, for appearing on "The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner." Both of these extraordinary individuals share an unusual and inspirational medical story. Please watch our 30-minute discussion to hear about their experiences with losing a limb to osteosarcoma and undergoing chemotherapy. Both of them now lead active, productive lives. Kara has graduated college, teaches dance, and continues to be active with MIB Ag...2023-10-2931 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 21: Exploring opportunities outside of full-time traditional practice to build a flexible career in medicine with Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid | Doctoring DifferentlyA broken chair led Dr. Naomi Lawrence-Reid to look for career opportunities outside of her full-time traditional role as a pediatrician. During her search, she tried per diem contracts, locums tenens assignments, independent telemedicine, medical writing and consulting, and even started her own aesthetics practice, just to name a few.
Now, Dr. Lawrence-Reid uses her knowledge and experiences to help other physicians create flexible and fulfilling careers through her own company, Doctoring Differently.
Check out her website here: Doctoring Differently
Connect with Dr. Naomi on social media: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn...2023-10-2646 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 20: How physicians can avoid the 3 biggest job search mistakes with Dr. Dike Drummond, The HappyMDIn this episode, we examine how physicians can avoid 3 of the biggest job search mistakes with Dr. Dike Drummond of TheHappyMD.com. Dr. Drummond reviews how and why physicians make these common mistakes and what they should do instead. To access Dr. Drummond's online course: Ideal Physician Job Search Formula, visit https://www.thehappymdacademy.com/store/hUXKudq8 and use discount code LOCUMS at checkout to save.2023-10-1231 minThe Locumstory PodcastEp. 19: Celebrating Women in MedicineSeptember 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. 2023-09-2909 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 18: Using social media to entertain and educate others about medicine with GI doc and online personality - Doc SchmidtDr. Benjamin Schmidt joins us on the podcast to talk about how his experiences being a medical student, fellow, and now a practicing gastroenterologist inspired him to create his online persona, Doc Schmidt. Now he has 1.3 million followers on social media, allowing him to teach and interact with people all over the world.
Find Doc Schmidt on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.
Check out his children's book, The Night Before Med School: A Medical Bedtime Story.
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The Locumstory PodcastEp. 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 BoscoA 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. 2023-08-2324 minThe Locumstory PodcastEp. 16: Happy National Locum Tenens Week 2023In 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. 2023-08-1109 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 15: Higher compensation, better work-life balance, increased independence and happiness with Dr. Franklyn Rocha-CabreroDr. 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. 2023-07-2721 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 14: Telehealth locums, life coaching, and self-care with psychiatrist Dr. Mariam AboukarPsychiatrist Dr. Mariam Aboukar joins us on the podcast to discuss how COVID-19 impacted her life both professionally and personally, how she got started doing locum tenens work, and what she enjoys about her current telehealth assignment. Dr. Aboukar is the CEO of Empath Medicine and the Director of Wellness at MEDspiration. Connect with Dr. Aboukar on social media or reach out via email: @medspiration | empathmedicine@gmail.com | dr.aboukar@gmail.com2023-07-1230 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 13: Working locums in Guam and treating patients against difficult odds with Dr. Sue MingNeurologist 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. 2023-06-2717 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 12: Enjoying travel adventures, furry companions, and work-life balance as a locums PA with Terry RandTerry 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.
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The Locumstory PodcastEp. 11: How to obtain your ideal job as a physician with Dr. Drummond - Happy MDDescription: Dr. Dike Drummond of TheHappyMD.com rejoins us on the podcast to talk about his process for helping physicians obtain their ideal job. Dr. Drummond explains how to determine what your ideal job description should be, as well as the steps for how to achieve it. To access Dr. Drummond's online course: Ideal Physician Job Search Formula, visit https://www.thehappymdacademy.com/store/hUXKudq8 and use discount code LOCUMS at checkout to save.
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The Locumstory PodcastEp. 10: Using psychiatry locums for self-growth, flexibility, and financial success with Dr. OnyemaechiDr. 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.
2023-05-1015 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerSmileyscope: Virtual Reality to Alleviate PainDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Welcome to The Art of Medicine, the program that explores the arts, business, and clinical aspects of the practice of medicine! I’m your host, Dr. Andrew Wilner. Today, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Paul Leong, a pulmonologist and sleep physician from Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Leong observed that his patients often needed to submit to uncomfortable and sometimes painful procedures in order to receive the best diagnosis and treatment. To help his patients, he searched for a str...2023-04-3028 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 9: Recognizing and preventing physician burnout with Dr. Drummond- The Happy MDDr. Dike Drummond, CEO and founder of TheHappyMD.com joins us to talk about recognizing, preventing, and addressing physician burnout. To access Dr. Drummond's online course: Ideal Physician Job Search Formula, visit https://www.thehappymdacademy.com/store/hUXKudq8 and use discount code LOCUMS at checkout to save.
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The Locumstory PodcastEp. 8: Finding balance, adventure, and the right travel assignment as a Nurse Practitioner doing locum tenens with Sophia Khawly, Traveling NPSophia 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/.
2023-04-0712 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerA Global Approach to Help Children with Rare Disease: an interview with Dr. Harsha RajasimhaDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Welcome to The Art of Medicine, the program that explores the arts, business, and clinical aspects of the practice of medicine! I’m your host, Dr. Andrew Wilner. Today, I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Harsha Rajasimha, Founder and Chairman of the Indo-US Organization of Rare Diseases. I very much appreciated his candor and continuing contributions that help children and their families with rare diseases.Please listen to this 30-minute interview to hear Dr. Harsha Rajasimha’s tou...2023-03-1928 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp.7: Financial advice for early career physicians with The White Coat Investor, Dr. Jim DahleThe 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.2023-03-1715 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerCaribbean Medical Schools: An interview with Manuel Flores, MDDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Many thanks to Manuel Flores, MD, Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost at the University of Health Sciences, Antigua, for joining me on The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner. Dr. Flores shares his background in medical education, tells us about his medical school in Antigua, and discusses the explosive growth of medical schools in the Caribbean. He explains the accreditation process for medical schools in the US and the Caribbean. Dr. Flores also offers sage advice for students passionate about...2023-02-1941 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerMedicine, Music, and Literature: an interview with Olapeju Simoyan, MD, MPHDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Many thanks to Dr. Olapeju Simoyan, MD, MPH for appearing on "The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrw Wilner." Dr. Simoyan is a Professor of Psychiatry at Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, and is Board Certified in addiction medicine, family medicine, and dental public health. She is the recipient of the 2022 National Humanism in Medicine Medal and many other awards. Dr. Simoyan is the editor of the “New Voices” section of the online magazine Pulse-Voices from the Heart of Medicine.Durin...2022-11-2729 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 6: Working locum tenens in New Zealand, with a family of four - Dr. Jason HeineDr. 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. 2022-11-0937 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerWomen in Military Medicine: An interview with Erika Kappes, DODr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Many thanks to Erika Kappes, DO, also known as “Major Z,” for appearing on the show today. The daughter of a marine, Dr. Kappes enlisted in the Army right after college. She accepted the Health Professions Scholarship and did her medical school while in the Army. After her psychiatry residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, she was promoted to Captain and practiced psychiatry in the Army for four years at Fort Stewart, GA. After leaving the military just over a year ago, she prac...2022-10-0230 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 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 DevlinDr. 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.2022-09-3033 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerWisdom on the Camino: An interview with Kathleen Donnelly IsraelDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Many thanks to Kathleen Donnelly Israel for joining me on today’s program. Kathleen served as the caregiver for her husband Ron, who endured 17 years of Parkinson’s disease. She shares her experiences with the medical system, nontraditional medicine, and efforts as a caregiver coping with her husband’s relentless physical decline. Although Ron had always been physically active and a triathlete, he “embraced his disease” while she desperately tried to “cure” it.After her husband’s death, Kathleen walked the 500 miles of the Camino tr...2022-09-0428 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 4: From residency to the open road, locums as a first job - Dr. Trevor CabreraWhen Dr. Trevor Cabrera finished residency he wasn't ready to just settle down in the first job that came along, he wanted something more. His more, ended up being locum tenens and the ability it gave him to experience being a pediatrician in a variety of places. It also allowed him to pay his student loans back at an astronomical rate. Tune in to learn how and why he calls himself the Nomadic Pediatrician.2022-09-0129 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerHow locum tenens rescued a trauma surgeon: An interview with Serene Shereef, MDDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Many thanks to Serene Shereef, MD, a trauma surgeon who achieved work/life balance by working locum tenens. After her residency, Dr. Shereef struggled with balancing three children, a husband, and the demanding life of a trauma surgeon. She tried academic medicine but was miserable. She quit and tried a community practice, but it was the same story. Finally, with the help of a couple of coaches and a reassessment of her life’s priorities, she succeeded in finding a part-time position that allows he...2022-08-2127 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 3: Working with a locums agency versus direct contracting - Dr. Rip PatelLocumstory contributor and emergency medicine locums Dr. Rip Patel shares when he thinks it's best to work with an agency and when direct contracting is the better choice. Dr. Rip Patel is a long-time locum tenens doc and Locumstory partner, read more of his thoughts on the Locumstory blog. 2022-07-2712 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 2: Finding a better way for a two-physician family to manage work, kids, and life - Dr. Nii DarkoLocum tenens is a family affair for Dr. Nii Darko and his physician wife. We talk about how he balances a two-physician household with two young kids and what motivated him to start the Docs Outside the Box podcast. Learn more about Dr. Darko at https://drniidarko.com/.2022-07-2725 min
The Locumstory PodcastEp. 1: Teaching nurse practitioners the ins and outs of working locum tenens - NP Ebony ThymeA conversation with locums NP and world traveler Ebony Thyme. After fielding so many questions about what locums life was like she created her own locums boot camp for NPs. She shares what motivates her to work locums and why she wants to help others on their own locums journeys. Ebony has been featured in Forbes, Insider, the Washington Post and more. To learn more about Ebony check out her Instagram.2022-07-2723 min
Nailed It OrthoOITE/ Boards Review: Spine 12- Degenerative Lumbar SpineEnjoy another episode from our board review series featuring Dr. Cole and Dr. Woolwine. Get on the list for our early access to podcast OITE companion book + time stamps for OITE Reviews: Click here for access This episode is sponsored by Locumstory: Have you ever considered a different way of practicing medicine? Whether you are burned out, need a change of pace, or are looking to supplement your income, locum tenens might be the solution for you. And, if you’re considering locum tenens, either full time or on the side, you pro...2022-07-2724 minNailed It Ortho85.2 Physician Burnout, Passive Incomes as a Surgeon + More w/ Dr. Atanda, PART 2Listen to our episode on Physician Burnout, Passive Income, Contracts, + More as Dr. Atanda gives us an excellent overview! Link to Video: https://youtu.be/HcpZsmwRdPg Alfred Atanda Jr. is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware where he serves as the Chief of the Center for Sports Medicine, the Director of Clinician Well-Being, and is also an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. His clinical interests include sports medicine, orthopedic trauma, general pediatric orthopedics, and inju...2022-07-2551 minNailed It Ortho84: THA Femoral Stem Design Explained w/ Dr. Anna Cohen-RosenblumEnjoy this episode on Cementless THA Femoral Stem Design as Dr. Anna Cohen-Rosenblum gives us a great talk! Link to YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/gIh0oG7aWjo Link to Post & Show Notes: www.naileditortho.com/THADesign Listen on ConveyMED: https://conveymed.io/ Dr. Cohen- Rosenblum is an Adult Reconstruction specialist currently on staff at LSU Orthopaedics! She completed her residency at University of Chicago Medical Center and completed a fellowship in adult reconstruction at the University of Virginia. Fun fact, she also has a masters of science in bioarchaeology from Un...2022-06-191h 13
BS Free MD with Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh - Medicine, Life, Family, Physician, Doctor, Healthcare, Medical History#33: Surgical Palliative Care with Dr. Red HoffmanWhen you think of Palliative Care, do you ever think of surgeons being involved? Imagine if we told you that they were the “founders” of the palliative care concept! Not only that, but they bring a unique approach to caring for patients along with the growing field in Board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Our guest this week is Dr. Red Hoffman, who specializes in integrative palliative medicine and hospice. Initially trained as a naturopath and yoga teacher, Dr Red has practiced a unique blend of trauma surgery and palliative care and is additionally trained in surg...2021-08-191h 00
BS Free MD with Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh - Medicine, Life, Family, Physician, Doctor, Healthcare, Medical History#26: Kids Getting Covid Vaccines with Dr. Paul Alexander (an evidence based Medicine discussion)To vaccinate or not vaccinate, that’s the question when it comes to our children and Covid-19. While the controversy has been huge, we discuss the evidence and data on early Covid treatment in everyone and also infections, morbidity, and risk to kids from infections as well as vaccines. At the time of this interview, rates of myocarditis in healthy young adults are now being correlated with the vaccine.The CDC confirmed at least 226 confirmed cases of myocarditis, have been reported in people under 30 who got the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. How will this impact our children short term and l...2021-07-011h 07
BS Free MD with Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh - Medicine, Life, Family, Physician, Doctor, Healthcare, Medical History#25: Follow the Herd with Dr. Harvey RischLet's talk “Herd Immunity”. Not the cow kind of herd… think posse, gaggle, squad, or mass …. The Cambridge English Dictionary definition for a whole lot of people! We are diving into the specifics on Covid infection and herd immunity. Hear how we have reached herd immunity long ago in the USA and how the current push is more focused on vaccination rates. Our guest this week is Dr. Harvey Risch. He is a Professor of Epidemiology in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at the Yale School of Public Health and Yale School of Medicine. He received h...2021-06-241h 08The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerThe Art of Medicine, Episode #23, Sinking Your Teeth into Real EstateDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Show NotesNovember 6, 2020Jeff Anzalone, DDSMany thanks to Jeff Anzalone, DDS, for sharing his hard-earned wisdom about passive real estate investing during this 20-minute interview. Just two months before starting his first job, his new employer canceled the contract without explanation. Jeff found himself $300,000 in debt, saddled with a mortgage, and faced with supporting a young family. Jeff had to resort to one of his previous professions to pay the bills, mowing the neighbors’ lawns. That experience wa...2020-12-2723 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerThe Art of Medicine, Episode #22, World Brain Death ProjectDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Many thanks to Gene Sung, MD, Director of Critical Care at LAC-USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, for discussing his recent paper "Determination of Brain Death"—The World Brain Death Project. This monumental work took five years to complete and includes input from experts in 45 countries (JAMA 2020;324(11):1078-1097). The paper proposes uniformity of the clinical definition of brain death. Dr. Sung related that his academic interest in brain death began many years ago as a medical student when a mentor's work inspired him...2020-12-1316 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerThe Art of Medicine, Episode #21, Expert Tips for Buying Your First HomeDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Show NotesIn this 20-minute episode, Memphis real estate agents Dianne and Bruce Milner offer tips for physicians looking to buy their first home. With 40 years of experience between them, Dianne and Bruce discuss the importance of finding an agent with whom you can comfortably communicate. Other topics include how to establish a realistic budget for your new home, work within a realistic timeline, avoid PMI (private mortgage insurance), the criteria lenders use to determine loan eligibility, the benefits of a “Physician’s Mo...2020-11-2921 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerThe Art of Medicine, Episode #20, This is Your Brain on FoodDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Episode #20, November 15, 2020Uma Naidoo, MDMany thanks to Uma Naidoo, MD, for joining me on this 20-minute episode of “The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner.” Dr. Naidoo is Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, Cambridge, MA, nutritionist, chef, and author of “This Is Your Brain on Food.”Dr. Naidoo explained that while growing up, she was surrounded by adults who cooked and enjoyed food. While still a child, she learned to bake. With all...2020-11-1519 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerThe Art of Medicine, Episode #19, Sugar Mountain and Pandemics, an interview with author Alfred AlcornDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Show NotesToday is September 29, 2020, and we are still in the midst of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. As of today, more than 1 million people have died from COVID-19, 200,000 of them in the USA. I felt compelled to speak with Alfred Alcorn, a well-known author from Massachusetts. Mr. Alcorn wrote a prescient novel, Sugar Mountain, about a devastating pandemic, published in 2013, long before anyone had heard of SARS-CoV-2.Before devoting himself to writing full-time, Alfred Alcorn graduated from Harvard University and worked...2020-11-0121 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerThe Art of Medicine, Episode #18, Cybersecurity UpdateDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Show NotesDennis LeberRecorded September 17, 2020IntroductionDennis Leber, Chief Information Security Officer (CISIO) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), Memphis, TN, joined me for this interview about cybersecurity. Dennis developed his cybersecurity expertise with a stint in the Marines, followed by 14 years in law enforcement. Looking to develop his career, Dennis discovered that cybersecurity addressed his desire to "serve and protect" and his interest in computers. He obtained a master's...2020-10-1825 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerThe Art of Medicine, Episode #17, "The Transformation"Dr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Many thanks to James Gordon, MD, for joining me on this episode of "The Art of Medicine" to speak about his book, “The Transformation.” Dr. Gordon is a psychiatrist at Georgetown University and the Founder and Director of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, DC. Several months ago, I was invited to write an article on Dr. Gordon’s mind-body skills groups for physicians dealing with the stress of COVID-19. As part of that assignment, I participated in several of his online...2020-10-0422 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerThe Art of Medicine, Episode #16, Interview with an ArtistDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Anita White is an artist whom I first encountered several years ago while working locum tenens at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. I was so impressed with her work that I commissioned her for the cover of my latest book, "The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens." Anita began drawing daily while still a teenager. When her husband Josh developed a chronic illness requiring frequent trips to the hospital, she chronicled these visits in her sketchbook. Anita discovered t...2020-09-2019 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerThe Art of Medicine, Episode #15, Psychiatric Repercussions of COVID-19Dr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Show NotesMany thanks to Paul Hill, MD, for discussing the psychiatric repercussions of COVID-19 on “The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner.” Dr. Hill works at the same hospital as I do in Memphis, TN, and we are both faculty of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC).* Dr. Hill explained that COVID-19 might have deleterious effects on people with chronic psychiatric disorders by limiting their access to care and community. For example, people with substance abuse disor...2020-09-0623 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerThe Art of Medicine, Episode #14, Dr. Weisberg explains what happens, "In the End."Dr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Show NotesMany thanks to my friend Michael Weisberg, MD, for joining me on “The Art of Medicine Many thanks to my friend Michael Weisberg, MD, for joining me on Episode #14 of “The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner.” Dr. Weisberg is a full-time gastroenterologist working in Plano, TX, but somehow finds time to write. On today’s program, we discuss his second novel, "In the End."A couple of years ago, I interviewed Mike about his first novel, "The Hospitalist," on ReachM...2020-08-2318 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerThe Art of Medicine, Episode #13, The Hows and Whys of Spiritual HealingDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Show NotesIn Episode #4, Rabbi Jeremy Simons and I broached the topic of spiritual healing. The response to that program was so enthusiastic that I wanted to further the discussion. Rabbi Abraham (Abie) Schacter was kind enough to join me on “The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner” to share his insights.Rabbi Abie is Director of Spiritual Care at the Memphis Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center in Memphis, TN, and also a Board Certified Chaplain. He grew up in Y...2020-08-0919 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerThe Art of Medicine, Episode #12, How to Practice the Medical ArtsDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Recorded April 18, 2020 Many thanks to Paul Gross, MD, a family practice physician and Editor-in-Chief of “Pulse.” Pulse is an online, weekly publication that addresses the medical humanities through works of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and photography. The journal's full name is “Pulse Voices from the Heart of Medicine,” and it appears at www.pulsevoices.org. Dr. Gross started the magazine because of the disconnect between the science he learned in medical school and its application to real patients. He discovered that writing ab...2020-07-2628 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerThe Art of Medicine, Episode #11, Legal Aspects of Biomedical ResearchDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Episode #11Recorded April 17, 2020I want to thank Clint Hermes, JD, for speaking with me about his work with biomedical research regulatory matters. We talked about his legal training at Harvard Law and how he became interested in this field. He’s worked at two academic medical centers, including St. Jude in Memphis, Tennessee. He is now an attorney with Bass, Berry, and Sims. Clint works with different entities that require legal assistance with regulatory matters when conducting clinical trials such as ac...2020-07-1221 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerThe Art of Medicine, Episode #10, Interview with a Physician RecruiterDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Episode #10, recorded April 16, 2020.Many thanks to Andy Fadenholz, a physician recruiter at RosmanSearch, Inc., for joining me today. Andy specializes in placing neurologists and neurosurgeons. We discussed the advantages of using a recruitment firm that specializes in a specific market and is aware of all the subspecialty areas within that specialty, such as an academic role, EMG specialist, neurohospitalist, neurointerventionalist, or outpatient-only neurologist. Andy mentioned that his firm pre-screens potential employers and won’t contract with employers who don’t meet their prof...2020-06-2821 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerThe Art of Medicine, Episode #9, How COVID-19 Changed Locum TenensDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Episode #9 Recorded April 15, 2020Many thanks to Justin Allison of Ero Staff, a locum tenens staffing company, for joining me on the Art of Medicine. From his vantage point in Northern California, Justin discussed the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on his locum tenens business. While the availability of outpatient positions has decreased, the demand for hospitalists, intensivists, and pulmonary specialists has skyrocketed. Due to the urgent need, compensation has even increased. We discussed how changes in state licensing regulations have expedited the...2020-06-1421 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerThe Art of Medicine, Episode #8, The American College of Medicine Fights COVID-19Dr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Recorded April 17, 2020Many thanks to Robert McLean, President of the American College of Physicians, and a practicing rheumatologist, for joining me on “The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner.”Dr. McLean explained the active role the ACP has taken during the COVID-19 pandemic to support physicians and direct public policy. The ACP has made recommendations to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding reimbursement of phone visits and decreasing prior authorization requirements. It has contacted Congress regarding stim...2020-05-3134 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerThe Art of Medicine, Episode #7.5, Nonclinical Careers and COVID-19Dr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Many thanks to Michelle Mudge-Riley, MD, for speaking with me on this bonus episode of “The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner.” Michelle is the founder of PhysiciansHelpingPhysicians and has worked for 18 years to help physicians discover and pursue nonclinical careers. According to Michelle, one of the consequences of the Coronavirus pandemic is an uptick in physician interest in nonclinical careers.Last year, Michelle held a very successful in-person conference with over 80 attendees. This year, she has organized three virtual conferences. The...2020-05-2413 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerThe Art of Medicine, Episode #7, Dr. John Jurica and Dr. Andrew Wilner discuss locum tenensDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!In this episode #7 of The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner, John Jurica, MD, an expert on nonclinical careers, interviewed me about locum tenens. John’s familiar with my book, “The Locum Life: A Physician’s Guide to Locum Tenens.”We had a lot of fun and talked for over an hour! I started by defining locum tenens, explaining “The Locum Life,” and how to get your first assignment. We discussed the pros and cons of becoming an independent contractor, the role of a st...2020-05-171h 19The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerThe Art of Medicine, Episode #6, Dr. Andrew Wilner interviews Johanna Fox, CPA, CFPDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!In Episode #6 of the Art of Medicine, Dr. Andrew Wilner interviews Johanna Fox, CPA, CFP, the founder of Fox and Company CPAs. Johanna runs two sister companies-one provides accounting the other offers wealth management services. A few years ago, I discovered Fox and Company CPAs while browsing the popular financial blog “The White Coat Investor,” where Johanna acts as a moderator. As a disclosure, since then, I’ve worked with Laura Clifford, CPA, an accountant with Fox and Company CPAs, and been a satis...2020-05-0316 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerThe Art of Medicine, Episode #5, Dr. Andrew Wilner interviews novelist Dr. Debra BlaineDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Dr. Andrew Wilner interviews Dr. Debra Blaine about her new novel, “Code Blue: The Other End of the Stethoscope,” available on Amazon and other booksellers. Dr. Blaine discussed her background in literature and frustrations with corporate culture while working at an urgent care center that motivated her to write the novel. Woven into the doctor’s story is a medical thriller that demonstrates how far greed can go, even when lives are at stake. Dr. Blaine also works as a certified coach for medical profes...2020-04-1919 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerThe Art of Medicine, Episode #4, Spiritual Aspects of MedicineDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Dr. Andrew Wilner interviews Rabbi Jeremy Simons, Assistant Rabbi at Temple Israel, Memphis, TN, about the role of the chaplain in modern medical care. We discuss the importance of spiritual healing and how difficult it is to measure. Rabbi Simons explained that visiting the sick is a Jewish tradition that goes back thousands of years. According to ancient texts, a thoughtful visit can relieve 1/60th of a patient’s disease burden. While not as effective as penicillin, there are many medical illnesses where any re...2020-04-0527 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerThe Art of Medicine, Episode #2, Interview with a Locum Tenens Recruiter-Part IIDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Dr. Andrew Wilner interviews Nichole Paskett, a senior staffing agent for CompHealth. Part I was posted on February 19, 2020, and set records for views for this series! In this 20-minute continuation, Nichole reveals how to get a good locum tenens assignment, highlights the importance of being responsive, comments on the growing locum tenens marketplace, and provides insight and tips to help locum tenens physicians succeed in their careers.For more on locum tenens, check out my book, "The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide...2020-03-2120 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerThe Art of Medicine, Episode #3, Dr. Andrew Wilner interviews Ben Nanney, CPA, CFPDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!In this 13-minute interview, Dr. Andrew Wilner interviews Ben Nanney, CPA, CFP, about the financial considerations that face locum tenens physicians who work as independent contractors. Ben is an expert on 1099s, W2s, quarterly tax estimates, tax breaks under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), as well as the nuances of financial planning. For more about locum tenens, check out my book, "The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens" on Amazon and at www.andrewwilner.com. And please don't...2020-03-2113 minThe Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew WilnerThe Art of Medicine, Episode #1, Interview with a Locum Tenens Recruiter-Part IDr. Wilner would love your feedback! Click here to send a text! Thanks!Dr. Andrew Wilner, author of "The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens," interviews Nichole Paskett, a senior recruiter for CompHealth locum tenens staffing agency. During this 11-minute interview, Nichole explains how she became interested in locum tenens, the qualities necessary for a physician to succeed in locum tenens, and the many ways that a staffing agency can support a locum tenens physician en route to assignments and on the job.Stay on the lookout for Part II of this fascinating...2020-03-2111 min