How feasible is it to do a 1 year international locum tenens job right out of residency?

[tealeafexplorer]

I know there’s a doc on here, I think cabinbuilder, who does locum tenens jobs.

Was wondering if it’s common and feasible to do 1 year locum tenens jobs in different countries right out of residency.

Maybe like Australia or new Zeland, but also maybe some European countries

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[avatarftw]

It's not an answer to your question, but what is your general student loan situation? For a typical resident graduating with 250-300k in debt even while living frugally, making anything less than 200k gross is too little imho. In general, docs make a fair amount less working outside the USA.

If you have minimal or no debt then money isn't as big of a factor of course.

Personally I haven't heard of anybody working abroad as a locums doc out of residency. I was going to do locums right out of residency and didn't hear about any international jobs but maybe things have changed.

 

[betamale]

Sure, y not, you don't have much experience, so build one

 

[Ironheme]

I mean sure you could in theory. Agree with the above. Less money abroad. Also you need licensing in alternative countries. You'd have to look into each country. Also, the units/medication names aren't exactly the same. It will be a little bit of a learning curve. If you want the travel abroad experience - may want to work in the US for say a month then travel abroad for a month...

 

[TheTravelingShrink]

Australia and *particularly* New Zealand are viable, but pay less. Getting a medical license in the EU, with US training, is a very time-consuming process and is unlikely to be worth it for one year of locums. Here's a guide for licensure in NZ. Practicing Medicine In New Zealand For American Doctors