Locums Again

[NYphysician]

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* * As an American born citizen, I had the priviledge of having my education in the United States and I was very fortunate that I was amongst the top 5%tile in my entire school during my entire phase of education. I had the opportunity to jump into a very established practice after residency; however, I chose to do locum work. My locum work experience gave me not only the ability to strengthen my skills on the ward and with practice based medicine in the clinics, it also enabled me to obtain a very prestigious fellowship which only has 5 positions in the entire United States (3 programs only). During my interview with this competitive fellowship, they were very impressed when they heard I was doing locum work. *
* * The bottom line is, physicians who seek work in Locum Tenems are NOT amongst the physicians who "suck", nor are they amongst the physicians who are "desperate for work". I am neither of the two and I can proudly say that locum work enhanced my CV and my future goals and gave me the ability to mold myself into the physician I want to be.*

 

[pgg]

My locum work experience gave me not only the ability to strengthen my skills on the ward and with practice based medicine in the clinics

So, you're not an anesthesiologist?

 

[BLADEMDA]

* * As an American born citizen, I had the priviledge of having my education in the United States and I was very fortunate that I was amongst the top 5%tile in my entire school during my entire phase of education. I had the opportunity to jump into a very established practice after residency; however, I chose to do locum work. My locum work experience gave me not only the ability to strengthen my skills on the ward and with practice based medicine in the clinics, it also enabled me to obtain a very prestigious fellowship which only has 5 positions in the entire United States (3 programs only). During my interview with this competitive fellowship, they were very impressed when they heard I was doing locum work. *
* * The bottom line is, physicians who seek work in Locum Tenems are NOT amongst the physicians who "suck", nor are they amongst the physicians who are "desperate for work". I am neither of the two and I can proudly say that locum work enhanced my CV and my future goals and gave me the ability to mold myself into the physician I want to be.*

You are ONE person and do not represent the average LOCUMS. I would be hesitant to use a locums except for standard cases and prefer to be nearby in case "help" or advice is needed.

Noy, your practice would be a perfect fit for me except I prefer warm climates. Since I'm not "hungry" like a lot of younger folks on SDN I can be picky about my practice location. But, your case mix and reimbursement are excellent along with a solid management company.

 

[Bertelman]

* * As an American born citizen, I had the priviledge of having my education in the United States and I was very fortunate that I was amongst the top 5%tile in my entire school during my entire phase of education. I had the opportunity to jump into a very established practice after residency; however, I chose to do locum work. My locum work experience gave me not only the ability to strengthen my skills on the ward and with practice based medicine in the clinics, it also enabled me to obtain a very prestigious fellowship which only has 5 positions in the entire United States (3 programs only).

I haven't been in the top 5% of any part of my education since junior high. I have spent as much time below 50% as I have above.

But I know how to spell privilege.

 

[jwk]

You are ONE person and do not represent the average LOCUMS. I would be hesitant to use a locums except for standard cases and prefer to be nearby in case "help" or advice is needed.

Your experience is similar to mine.

I would think twice before allowing a locum tenens physician straight out of residency, in any specialty, to care for myself or one of my family members. No real world experience (academia is not the real world), no mentoring from more experienced colleagues, no experience being "the" person with "the final say", etc. Some of the most dangerous physicians I've worked with have been fresh out of residency. That's not to downplay the skills of the new physicians I've worked with over the years - but experience counts, period. A locum tenens physician who has never worked anything besides locum tenens following residency will never compare well with those who have established careers in a quality practice.

 

[narcusprince]

You guys are forgetting another group of docs that do locums jobs. Military anesthesiologist work locums jobs to supplenent income and increase their case diversity. So jwk all locums are not bad docs.

 

[geogil]

* * As an American born citizen, I had the priviledge of having my education in the United States and I was very fortunate that I was amongst the top 5%tile in my entire school during my entire phase of education. I had the opportunity to jump into a very established practice after residency; however, I chose to do locum work. My locum work experience gave me not only the ability to strengthen my skills on the ward and with practice based medicine in the clinics, it also enabled me to obtain a very prestigious fellowship which only has 5 positions in the entire United States (3 programs only). During my interview with this competitive fellowship, they were very impressed when they heard I was doing locum work. *
* * The bottom line is, physicians who seek work in Locum Tenems are NOT amongst the physicians who "suck", nor are they amongst the physicians who are "desperate for work". I am neither of the two and I can proudly say that locum work enhanced my CV and my future goals and gave me the ability to mold myself into the physician I want to be.*

Help us understand what this phrase means.

 

[MTGas2B]

I haven't been in the top 5% of any part of my education since junior high. I have spent as much time below 50% as I have above.

But I know how to spell privilege.

Off the ground and below the radar.


On the iPhone

 

[jwk]

You guys are forgetting another group of docs that do locums jobs. Military anesthesiologist work locums jobs to supplenent income and increase their case diversity. So jwk all locums are not bad docs.

Your experience is similar to mine.

I would think twice before allowing a locum tenens physician straight out of residency, in any specialty, to care for myself or one of my family members. No real world experience (academia is not the real world), no mentoring from more experienced colleagues, no experience being "the" person with "the final say", etc. Some of the most dangerous physicians I've worked with have been fresh out of residency. That's not to downplay the skills of the new physicians I've worked with over the years - but experience counts, period. A locum tenens physician who has never worked anything besides locum tenens following residency will never compare well with those who have established careers in a quality practice.

I never implied ALL locum tenens docs were bad. My problem is with one that is fresh out of residency. Solely from his description, NYphysician is not someone I'd want working on me or my family. I'll take you or Blade. 😉

 

[Bertelman]

Off the ground and below the radar.


On the iPhone

It's a tough course to maintain.