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LocumLife THE MAGAZINE DEDICATED TO LOCUM TENENS PHYSICIANS Editorial Advisory Boards feel they will need to extend their search to more than 10 potential employers. Geographical preference is an important factor in selecting a full-time position, according to the vast percentage of respondents. Seven out of ten residents plan on limiting their search to particular geographical areas. Their choice may relate to family concerns, such as relocating closer to aging parents. One-fifth indicates that it depends on the specific permanent placement. Eight percent are open to any geographical location. The size of the hospital or medical practice is critical to 77% of residents. However, 18% note that it is not very important, and 5% percent of participants say size is not an important factor at all. Physician recruiters (in-house or agency) have long known how crucial it is to present a practice opportunity that meets the expectations of serious candidates. According to 45% of respondents, quality of life is the single most important criterion when weighing permanent employment options. Their second greatest factor is practice location (24%). Other important criteria are long-term earning potential (7%), immediate income (6%), and advancement potential (5%). Physician recruiters also understand the critical importance of gathering input from a candidate’s spouse or significant other during the placement process. Sixty-eight percent of participating residents consider it extremely important to consider their input, and 13% regard the matter as somewhat important. The number of locum tenens agencies with which physicians expect to register: 1-3 agencies 12% 4-6 agencies 4% As many as possible 4% As few as necessary 18% Can’t say right now 64% In fact, for many doctors, it would be necessary for their spouse to line up employment options before they sign a permanent contract. Virtually three out of ten respondents maintain that it would be very important for this to take place, with another 29% considering it to be somewhat important. OTHER EXPECTATIONS Physicians who have spent 8 or more years completing their medical education and training expect to be well compensated as practitioners in their field. Nearly three-fifths of the respondents expect to receive an initial salary between $150,000 and $250,000. Obviously, compensation expectations depend to a great extent on the supply and demand of www.LocumLife.com In their roles, EAB members communicate with our editorial staff as schedules permit, submitting story ideas and/or manuscripts, offering perspectives on a variety of topics, and agreeing to be interviewed for articles. By discussing issues or ideas with our staff, they assist LocumLife in creating a base of knowledge, experience, and insight for defining and developing editorial content. PHYSICIANS Stephen M. Blatt, MD Linde Healthcare Mary Gursal, DO Harris Medical Associates Richard Noster, MD Easter Anesthesia Staffing, Inc. Mark J. Bolton, MD, MPH, MBA Weatherby Locums Ledro Justice, MD LocumTenens.com William O’Brien, MD Catalina Medical Recruiters Herbert H. Keyser, MD Staff Care, Inc. Sharron O’Day, DO Whitaker Medical, Ltd. Dale Brandt, DO Delta Locum Tenens Therus Kolff, MD, MPH Chairman of the Board, VISTA Staffing Solutions Executive Board Member, Life Science Partner, Inc. Frank J. Panettiere, MD Medical Doctor Associates, Inc. Greg Butler, MD Global Medical Staffing, Ltd. Armand Rigaux, MD National Healthcare Alliance Lynn Carlton, MD TeneCore, LLC Deborah Castine, MD Solvere, Inc. John R. Langley, MD Jackson & Coker J. Arthur Saus, MD D&Y John Dusay, MD Registry of Physician Specialists Frank Miller, MD VIERO Health Professionals Ken Teufel, MD Interim Physicians, Inc. Carlos Moreno, MD National Anesthesia Services William Yeaton, MD CompHealth STAFFING INDUSTRY Christa Bartik Division Manager Interim Physicians, Inc. Atlanta, GA Chuck Harris President Harris Medical Associates Suwanee, GA Gloria Parrish VP, Marketing Medical Doctor Associates, Inc. Norcross, GA Susie Brown Chief Operating Officer D&Y Huntsville, AL Phil Hodge Chief Executive Officer Solvere, Inc. San Clemente, CA Joan Pearson, CMSR President Catalina Medical Recruiters, Inc. Phoenix, AZ Tony M. Brown President Prime Staff Advanced Medical Divisions Houston, TX Jeffrey Keddy National Operations Manager Barton & Associates, Inc. Beverly, MA Byron Frank Phillips President Maxim Physician Resources, LLC Dallas, TX Pat Kennedy President Weatherby Locums Salt Lake City, UT Ruddy Polhill President and CEO HealthCare Partners Duluth, GA Joseph Brunson Managing Partner Rhino Medical Services Arlington, TX Daniel Burg Executive Vice President Locum Medical Group Cleveland, OH Alan Lakomski, MBA Chief Operating Officer Global Medical Staffing, Ltd. Murray, UT D.R. Richards Vice President Director of Radiology TIVA HealthCare, Inc. Sunrise, FL Joseph Caldwell Executive Vice President Staff Care, Inc. Irving, TX Mark Law President Locum Tenens Division CompHealth Salt Lake City, UT Carolyn Rose VP, Marketing and Strategy VISTA Staffing Solutions Salt Lake City, UT Sherri Carlton, CTS-PRC Executive Vice President Delta Locum Tenens Dallas, TX Joseph Matarese Account Manager Medicus Staffing, LLC Salem, NH Ginni Viscardi Executive Vice President National Healthcare Alliance Suwanee, GA Melinda Chapman, CTS Vice President of Physician Services Millenia Physician Placement, LLC Houston, TX Edward McEachern Vice President, Marketing Jackson & Coker Alpharetta, GA Bruce Whitaker President and CEO Whitaker Medical, Ltd. Houston, TX Patrick Donovan President Linde Healthcare St. Louis, MO Pamela McKemie Senior Vice President LocumTenens.com Alpharetta, GA Timothy P. Hand Chief Executive Officer TeneCore, LLC St. Louis, MO Jamey Morgan President Concorde Staff Source Milwaukee, WI HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS Howard Greenfield, MD Vice President of Corporate Development Sheridan Healthcare Sunrise, FL Fred Mack Director of Physician Recruitment Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tulsa, OK Nominations Staffing company representatives interested in nominating members for any of our editorial advisory boards may contact LocumLife's editorial offices. Sherise Layton Clinic Administrator Mid Valley Medical Group/ Mid Valley Hospital Omak, WA William J. Sweat President Delta Radiology Group St. Louis, MO MAY 2008 LocumLife 7 http://www.LocumLife.com

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