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Sep 9
16m 40s

The Locums Life with Ali Chaudhary, MD

EB Medicine
About this episode

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Ali Chaudhary, MD about the benefits of working Locum Tenens in Emergency Medicine.

  • 00:00 Introduction and Welcome
  • 00:54 Meet Dr. Ali Chaudhary
  • 01:41 The State of Emergency Medicine
  • 03:29 Understanding Locum Tenens
  • 05:45 Financial Benefits of Locum Work
  • 08:40 Balancing Family Life with Locum Work
  • 12:54 Locum Work Logistics and Misconceptions
  • 17:34 Maximizing Travel Perks as a Contractor
  • 18:07 Adjusting to New Hospitals and EMRs
  • 19:32 The Hassles of Credentialing
  • 20:48 Navigating Locum Staffing Companies
  • 22:27 Understanding Your Worth and Negotiation
  • 25:14 The Importance of Organization
  • 27:41 About Our Locum Staffing Company
  • 29:59 Practical Tips for Malpractice Insurance
  • 31:09 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

For more about Dr. Ali Chaudhary: https://thelocums.com/

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