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.

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