In this conversation, Dr. Pryor Brenner shares his experiences balancing family life with a medical career, transitioning from military to civilian practice, and navigating the world of locum tenens. He discusses the challenges faced by military doctors in locum roles, including the need for support from superiors and the complexities of military regulations. The conversation highlights the importance of maintaining a work-life balance and the unique insights gained from diverse medical experiences. He shares insights on the key surgical skills needed for deployment, the challenges of navigating locum shifts, and common mistakes made by new locum physicians. Brenner also reflects on the future of locums in military medicine and the balance between family life and a demanding medical career.

Dr. Tod Stillson discusses his journey as a physician and the establishment of SimpliMD, a community aimed at empowering independent physicians and his locum tenens work as a Family Medicine Physician. He shares insights on navigating the complexities of the healthcare system, particularly for locum tenens physicians, and emphasizes the importance of financial strategies and business structures for achieving professional autonomy. The discussion also touches on the innovative telemedicine platform, ChatRx, which aims to enhance patient care through technology.

Information and resources to maximize your financial success as a locum tenens physician (or independent physician) can be found on Dr. Stilson's website www.SimpliMD.com. He is offering a free newsletter (it's excellent!) and an exclusive discount code "SL30" for his consulting and resources.

In this episode of Let's Locums, Dr. Gopi Shah shares her journey as a pediatric otolaryngologist and her experiences with locum tenens iun the USA while living in Paris, France. She discusses her transition from academic medicine to locum tenens, the decision to move her family to Paris, and how this experience enriched her professional and personal life. Dr. Shah emphasizes the importance of work-life balance, the benefits of locum tenens, and the support she received from her colleagues during this transition. In this conversation, Gopi Shah discusses her experiences in locum tenens work, emphasizing the autonomy and flexibility it provides. The discussion also touches on the evolving landscape of locum tenens in medicine, the skills required to thrive in such roles, and the value of effective communication and relationship-building in diverse clinical environments. Gopi also shares insights about her time living abroad and her passion for travel, concluding with information about the Backtable podcast network.

More about BackTable can be found at www.backtable.com the podcast network for practicing physicians.

Also, check out Dr. Goudy's (Pediatric ENT surgeon at Children's Hospital of Atlanta) amazing product for those of us with young chidren, the NozeBot

This is a bonus episode which is the entire interview with retired attorney turned primary source historical author, Mr. Douglas Wamsley. This interview was utilized for Episode 9 of "Let's Locums" entitled "The Worst Locum Tenens Experience in History". This conversation delves into the life of Dr. Octave Pavy, a physician involved in the Greeley Expedition, which aimed to explore the Arctic. The discussion covers Pavy's early life, his aspirations for polar exploration, the dynamics between him and expedition leader Adolphus Greeley, and the challenges faced during the expedition, including survival, starvation, and the eventual allegations of cannibalism. The conversation highlights Pavy's medical skills, his complex personality, and the historical context of Arctic exploration in the 19th century.

Let’s locums is brought to you by SpecialtyLocums.com. We are a physician run locum tenens company specializing in specialty locum tenens. We have no recruiters and no jobs for arctic expeditions. We provide high paying and high quality locum tenens options for our premier physicians and APPs. Please like, subscribe, rate and share.

Mr. Douglas Wamsley's excellent books, "Big Wolf: The Adventerous Life of Lieutenant Frederick G. Schwatka" & "Polar Hayes: The Life and Contributions of Isaac Israel Hayes, MD" can be found here.

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In this we are taking a detour from our typical long form interview with a locum tenens provider. We explore the "Worst Locum Tenens Experience in History." Join us as we take a winding journey around Dr. Brenner's locums experience, public television auctions, early 90s northern Indiana, Ken Burns, and 19th century american arctic expeditions.

Special thanks to the contributions of Dr. Pryor Brenner, Dr. Alex Lanigan, Dr. Allison Royer, Mitch Royer, Conan O’brien, Ken Burns, WNIT, and, of Course, Mr. Douglas Wamsley. Our entire hour long fascinating and uncut interview can be found as bonus episode podcast and on our YouTube channel. Dr. Brenner’s episode about his time performing locum tenens will also be published in the near future. Let’s locums is brought to you by SpecialtyLocums.com. We are a physician run locum tenens company specializing in specialty locum tenens. We have no recruiters and no jobs for arctic expeditions. We provide high paying and high quality locum tenens options for our premier physicians and APPs. Please like, subscribe, rate and share.

Mr. Douglas Wamsley's excellent books, "Big Wolf: The Adventerous Life of Lieutenant Frederick G. Schwatka" & "Polar Hayes: The Life and Contributions of Isaac Israel Hayes, MD" can be found here:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Douglas-W.-Wamsley/author/B002P99SU2?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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The Reality of International Locums – Dr. Mandy Dornfeld’s New Zealand Experience

Thinking about taking a locum tenens job abroad? Dr. Mandy Dornfeld shares her eye-opening experience working as a GP in rural New Zealand. From lower-than-expected pay and high living costs to strict government healthcare regulations and unexpected visa challenges, she reveals the realities of practicing medicine overseas. Plus, hear about navigating COVID lockdowns, working without private health insurance, and why international locums isn't always the dream it seems. Tune in for a candid conversation about the pros, cons, and surprises of working abroad!

Read more about Dr. Dornfeld's DPC practice here: https://www.sagedirectcare.com/ and here: https://www.facebook.com/sagedirectcare/

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Alexis Piryk, an independent locums ICU physician assistant, shares her journey into critical care medicine, her experiences in various ICU settings, and the transition to full-time locums work. The conversation covers memorable moments in trauma surgery, the flexibility and benefits of locums, adapting to new hospital environments, and the importance of specialization. Alexis also discusses the challenges of critical care procedures, the business side of locums, and offers advice for healthcare professionals considering this career path. The episode concludes with rapid-fire questions and insights into the future of locums.

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