The Locum Life
A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens
"The book is engaging and easy to read, written with verve and clarity, as Wilner is a professional author in addition to a doctor."-Amazon Reviews
"The Locum Life, A Physicians Guide to Locum Tenens," is an insider’s guide to locum tenens, the world of temporary physician positions. In 20 clearly written chapters, the author articulates the nuts and bolts of The Locum Life. Physicians will learn how to find their first locum tenens assignment, run their own business, travel, and achieve the work/life balance of their dreams.
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Thank you so much for having me on The Art of Medicine. The conversation was rich in ways I did not fully anticipate, and I am grateful you were willing to go there. Grief is one of those corners of healthcare that does not get nearly enough light, and the fact that you created space for that discussion says a great deal about your commitment to the whole patient experience.
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"I had the privilege of being a guest on The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. Dr. Wilner has a gift for blending professionalism with warmth, creating a thoughtful and engaging conversation that felt both natural and enriching. His questions were insightful, guiding the dialogue in a way that highlighted important themes while also allowing personal stories and perspectives to shine through."
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About the Author
Andrew Wilner, MD, FACP, FAAN, is a writer and physician. Since 2020, he has hosted and produced "The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner" podcast. Dr. Wilner is a Professor of Neurology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. His full-time job includes caring for patients, teaching residents, and leading the medical student humanities course, “Heartstrings.” Dr. Wilner received the American Academy of Neurology’s Creative Expression of Human Values Award (2001) and the American Academy of Neurology’s Journalism Fellowship for Excellence in Medical/Health Reporting (2008). He has authored four books. His latest book, "The Locum Life: A Physician’s Guide to Locum Tenens," is an insider’s guide to locum tenens, the world of temporary physician positions. Dr. Wilner graduated from Yale University and Brown University School of Medicine. He is board-certified in internal medicine and neurology and completed a fellowship in electroencephalography at the Montreal Neurological Institute, Montreal, Canada. Dr. Wilner regularly reports for Medscape.com and has over 1,000 publications and presentations. Since 2011, he has produced "Underwater with Dr. Andrew Wilner," a curated video collection about the underwater world on YouTube.
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From a Locums Physician
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Dr. Wilner is a seasoned Neurologist who has mastered the less conventional locum career path that many physicians long for but are just not sure how to set in motion. It takes some courage, knowledge, skills, a different mindset and even an adventurous spirit.
Wilner's new book fills a much needed gap in the career support literature for physicians by providing practical tips and advice to successfully motivate and navigate readers through the poorly understood world of locum life.
While some parts of the book are very specific to the US healthcare system, others are more generic and may be relevant to current and future locum physicians globally. Having been a locum physician myself in Europe, I could relate to so many of Wilner's experiences and found his account profoundly inspirational, useful and engaging.
Tiago Villaneuva, MD, Family Physician and Medical Editor
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