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://TheLocumOS.com/
Sam Ashoo, MD, FACEP, is board certified in emergency medicine and clinical informatics. He serves as EB Medicine’s editor-in-chief of interactive clinical pathways and FOAMEd blog, and host of EB Medicine’s EMplify podcast. Follow him below for more…
