Most people don’t associate literature with medicine, but an unusually high number of renowned poets, playwrights, and novelists from the past and present have also been doctors. These well-rounded physicians are now known more for their writings than their day
CME Conferences Hospitalists Should Attend in 2017
Many physicians earn CME credits online, and while this is a convenient and inexpensive option, it also lacks the opportunities for networking and collaboration a live CME conference provides. Attending a conference can also be a fun excuse to travel
Filing Taxes as a Locum Tenens Physician: FAQs
Tax Day is approaching, and if you worked locum tenens last year, you probably have a few questions about filing your income taxes. The process is a little different for contract workers versus hospital employees, but not to worry! Here are
The Highest-Paying States for Internists: Part 3
Alabama, Indiana, South Dakota, and Georgia are all lucrative choices for internists, but there is one state that pays their internists more than any other. So which state earned the top spot? #1: Arkansas Mean Hourly Wage: $127.58 Mean Annual
The Highest-Paying States for Internists: Part 2
This week, we’re highlighting two more of the highest-paying states for internists. If you’re thinking of moving or working locum tenens somewhere new, then either of these states would be a smart choice. So let’s find out why numbers 3
Locum Tenens for Meeting Staffing Needs during Flu Season
There’s no doubt about it—flu season is in full swing. Influenza activity typically rises in October and November and reaches its peak in December, holding strong until about March. An estimated one in five Americans contract the flu every year,
Highest-Paying States for Internists: Part 1
In the field of Internal Medicine, location matters. While the Bureau of Labor Statistics calculates the national mean annual wage for internists at $196,520, there are several states that have significantly higher mean wages. Since where you live and work
How to Work and Travel as a Medical Professional
Have you ever dreamed about a job that allows you to travel around the world, meet new people, and constantly learn things that revolutionize the way that you see yourself? While that may not be the reason that you decided
How Millennials Are Changing the Healthcare Industry
Earlier this month we took a brief look at how millennials are changing the healthcare workforce and what millennial physicians are looking for in their employers. But what about the nature of the work itself? How are millennials shaping the
What Millennial Physicians Are Looking For
As more and more millennials enter the workforce, recruiters and employers are growing increasingly cognizant of the need to adapt hiring practices to attract young, new talent. This holds true for healthcare staffers as well as they address the growing