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Videos and articles with helpful career tips from the Physician Wellness Project.
Freelancing Doctors (Defeat Physician Burnout)
Freelancing with locum tenens, per diem, and consulting are great ways for doctors to overcome physician burnout. Learn how you can get started and regain control over your schedule.
Are you a doctor over 45? It’s time to rethink your career.
Fellow doctors, we’re all growing older. While some tasks are noticeably tougher, we can enjoy satisfying new career opportunities.
The Best Non-Medical Book for Doctors
Physicians and surgeons, are you looking for a good book to read about life, schedule, burnout, and happiness? Dr. Gregory Charlop shares his top tip.
Wait, Locum Tenens Doctors Make How Much Money?!
Are you curious how much money doctors can make in locum tenens? I break down the average income by medical specialty, including internal medicine, surgeons, hospitalists, and anesthesiologists.
Life As a Locum Tenens Doctor or Nurse: Travel, Hotels, Food, and Friends!
Doctors, surgeons, and nurses: ever wonder what locum tenens medical work is like? Learn how it works, including flights, hotel, fitness, food, and cost.
Why Doctors Should Try Locum Tenens to Defeat Physician Burnout
Surgeon and physician burnout is devastating healthcare and ruining careers. Thankfully, locum tenens will help doctors love medicine again.
Doctors: are you home for the holidays?
Are you a doctor, surgeon, internist, or emergency medicine physician on call this Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or New Year's Eve? It's hard being away from your children and family over the holidays.
Thankfully, I found a way to improve my clinical medicine career, so I enjoy more time with my kids and a better work-life balance. I can show you how to find more joy in your healthcare job.
The Problems of Life as a Doctor and a Parent
Being a doctor and a parent is tough, particularly in two-physician households. As doctors, surgeons, and nurses, we're often so focused on our clinical job that we let our families fall through the cracks. We don't see our kids and spouses as often as we'd like. Our children grow up in the care of nannies, with doctors playing the role of absentee parents.
What Is Locum Tenens?
Are you a doctor interested in locum tenens? Discover why physicians like you might want to try locums. You'll learn how it works, the advantages, and who should steer clear of this business.
If you're experiencing physician burnout or want to try working in another city or state, locum tenens might be right for you.
Fellow Physicians: Are You Considering Switching Careers?
Fellow Physicians, are you feeling burnt out? Are you missing out on family dinners and activities with your kids? Are you neglecting self-care, sleep, and exercise?
Doctors, do you want to change jobs, switch careers, work less, travel more, spend more time with family, or start a business? Perhaps you want to retire altogether?
Whatever your goals, I can help you navigate your path.