My friend and colleague, John Jurica, MD, interviewed me for his always engaging Nonclinical Careers Podcast. John's background includes work as a family physician, an urgent care doc, and a hospital CMO. During the past few years, Dr. Jurica has become an expert in helping physicians and other healthcare providers transition to nonclinical careers. A couple of years ago, he launched the Physician Nonclinical Career Academy, which provides resources for those considering care

Many thanks to Tammy Euliano, MD, for joining me on “The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner.” Tammy has had a multifaceted career as a clinical anesthesiologist, researcher, residency program director, inventor, and medical device company entrepreneur while also finding time to raise a family. Now a tenured professor, she dumped her less appealing administrative duties to devote two full days a week to writing. Tammy is the author of the newly released medical thriller, “

I just did a podcast interview on the Doc Lounge Podcast about one of my favorite topics, locum tenens! During this discussion, I explained how locum tenens helped me discover that neurology would be my subspecialty and how it helped me throughout the years. Locums has expanded my horizons regarding different approaches to clinical medicine and address the ongoing challenge of work/life balance. I also offer some advice on how to make locums work for you. You can find the Do

Many thanks to Christopher Loo, MD, PhD, host of the Financial Freedom for Physicians podcast (and entrepreneur) for inviting me to his podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/40-financial-freedom-through-locums-work-dr-andrew/id1568423486?i=1000551729200 We had a great chat about locum tenens-the benefits and challenges for physicians at every stage of their career. If you are interested in locums, this podcast episode is a great listen as we covered a lot of ground.

Many thanks to Dr. Kate Mangona for inviting me to her podcast, Medicine, Marriage and Money. We discussed medicine, marriage, and money, (only consider myself skilled at one of these). We talked about locum tenens and the importance of "intentionality" in achieving one's goals. Kate asked a lot of personal questions and I did my best to answer them! I also made a special gift offer to Kate's listeners at the end of her podcast, so you might want to check it out. You can li

The Locum Life: A Physician’s Guide to Locum Tenens became available on Audible.com in November 2020. I just learned that the 100th copy just sold! Hooray! Since I worked my first locum tenens job in 1982, locums has enhanced my career with four life-changing benefits. 1. After completing an internship in internal medicine in 1982, I still wasn’t sure about my direction in medicine. I took a “year off” to write a book and work in the emergency room. During those challengi

Many thanks to Amir Baluch, MD, for inviting me to lecture on locum tenens during this week's SideHustleMD. He's got a great lineup of speakers, and I am honored to be one of them. As a special gift to the audience (and to you, too, if you are reading this blog,) the ebook of "The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens" is available at a 50% discount. The discount is only available at this link-direct from the publisher. https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/andrew-n-wil

Andrew Tisser, MD, host of the Talk2MeDoc podcast, celebrated his 100th episode by putting together a reel of his most enthusiastic guests. He asked each one to provide their best advice for new physicians. You can listen to Talk2MeDoc on your favorite podcast player. I had the privilege of appearing on Andrew's show way back on Episode #56 where we discussed locum tenens: https://www.andrewtisserdo.com/056-2/ This is a great compilation of terrific advice from 27 former gues

Impossible to balance all three of these, you say? (Based on my experience, you may be right!) But there may be a way! Please listen to my interview with Kate Mangona, MD, on the latest episode of "The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner" to learn how! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p88cThHZUpw https://andrewwilner.buzzsprout.com/ Feedback appreciated! Many thanks! PS: Almost forgot, this is Episode #50! Yay! #medicine #worklifebalance #marriage #therapy #medicalentrepren

If you've been thinking about locum tenens, I suggest you jump in and try it! If you would like a little preparation beforehand, you might consider reading, "The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens." It's filled with my experiences and those of many other locum docs to smooth the way. On sale now at a special reduced price until the end of November, 2021, only at this link: https://www.lulu.com/shop/andrew-n-wilner-md/the-locum-life-a-physicians-guide-to-locum-ten

Many thanks to Billie Wickstrom of Locumpedia.com for writing a flattering profile of yours truly! (Locumpedia is the new go-to resource for everything locums.) I'm always pleased to share how locum tenens has facilitated my efforts over the last 40 years to achieve that perennial elusive goal--work/life balance. Much appreciated Billie! https://www.locumpedia.com/news/andrew-wilner-md-neurologist-podcaster-locum-tenens-book-author/ #locumpedia #locumtenens #locums #worklifeb

Many thanks to PracticeMatch.com for listing "The Art of Medicine with Dr. Andrew Wilner" as one of the Top 10 Podcasts for physicians! It was an honor to be listed along with the American Academy Family Physician Podcast, the ZDoggMD Show, Doctors Unbound, Docs Outside the Box, and others. I've been a guest on Doctors Unbound and Docs Outside the Box, and they're an excellent resource for physicians interested in expanding their horizons. Tomorrow, Episode #44 of The Art of

Thanks to veteran radio host Burke Allen for inviting me to his "Big Time Talker" weekly podcast. Our interview, "The importance of the in-person and caring physician with Dr. Andrew Wilner," was released yesterday on Blog Talk Radio and all the usual streaming podcast sites. Here's the link: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/wams/2021/09/17/the-importance-of-the-in-person-and-caring-physician-with-dr-andrew-wilner Burke was an amazing host and posed challenging questions. To beg

Many thanks to Ripal Patel, MD, founder and lead for Mercision Emergency Medicine, for joining me to discuss locum tenens and ER medicine. Dr. Patel received his MD at UT Southwestern Medical Center and his MPH at Kings College, London. He started in general surgery but quickly found his home in ER medicine. After an ER residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Philadelphia, PA, he moved to Houston, TX, where he is an Assistant Professor at the Baylor College of Med

New Medscape Article Patient privacy, a key concept of medical care since at least Hippocrates, is regulated largely in the US by HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. HIPAA protects patient privacy, but misinterpretations of its purview have interfered with patient care as well. In this Medscape article, I explore HIPAA's purview regarding filming patient's seizures for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment. Your comments are appreciated! N

Many thanks to Chad Saley of CompHealth for asking me to contribute this piece on locum tenens and self-employment. For this article, I examined the pros and cons of self-employment for physicians. Self-employment offers the opportunity to be your own boss, make your own schedule, and increase tax-deductible retirement savings. Of course, there are downsides as well, including last-minute cancellations, lack of health insurance, and unpaid travel time. Whether locums is the

Many thanks to Chad Saley of CompHealth for inviting me to participate in this 1-hour webinar with Rip Patel, MD and Colin Zhu, DO, to discuss work/life balance and our passions outside medicine. It's always fun to look back and see how locum tenens opened up my life to international travel, medical mission work, underwater photography, and a happier family life. Your comments are always welcome: https://locumstory.com/spotlight/webinar-pursuing-your-passions-outside-clinical

Many thanks to Chad Saley of CompHealth for giving me the opportunity to talk about my world travels and experiences with locum tenens. Please check out this article and 10-minute video if you are interested in getting off the practice hamster wheel and explore the rest of the world! https://comphealth.com/resources/locum-tenens-travel-adventure/ #locums #locumtenens #adventuretravel #hamsterwheel #physicianentrepreneur #locumsphysician #travel

Many thanks to Chad Saley from CompHealth for inviting me to participate in a locum tenens informational webinar on May 25, 2021, 10 AM Mountain Time. Since the publication of my book, "The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens," I've had many opportunities to share my experiences and priceless pearls about locums. I've also interviewed other physicians who shared their locums experiences (including Dr. Zhu, see below). Program: For this ask me anything webinar, Dr.

Many thanks to Dr. Heather Fork, founder of The Doctor's Crossing, for inviting me to speak about locum tenens. Heather is a physician career strategist who has helped hundreds of physicians find their perfect career niche that satisfies their professional and personal goals. Heather and I had a fun-filled discussion about locums that included the role of an agency, how to select an agent, the three career stages where physicians might consider locums, the flexible lifestyle,