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LocumLife THE MAGAZINE DEDICATED TO LOCUM TENENS PHYSICIANS Editorial Advisory Boards making a professional transition from one position to another, and residents completing training who want to try out diverse geographic settings and practice types before settling down. In fact, 82% of physicians indicated that locum tenens would be a good way for physicians to transition into semiretirement because they would no longer have to carry the overhead of running a practice and paying for professional liability insurance. Since locum tenens agencies secure insurance, and the doctors’ travel, housing, and local transportation expenses are paid for by the healthcare facility or practice, this career option is essentially overhead free. As one physician commented, “I see this as one good way to go part-time toward the end of my career because I no longer wish to work 55 hours a week, which is ‘regular time.’” Additionally, 58% of the physicians said locum tenens would be a good option for physicians seeking to make a professional transition, especially while looking for a new permanent position or waiting for a new state license. One respondent noted that he used locum tenens when changing locations. “A new Medicare number takes a long time to get and shortfalls of income nearly always happen. This is an ideal time to do locum tenens.” Practicing locum tenens right after completing residency training was cited as an attractive option by 47% of the physicians surveyed. “I credit it (locum tenens) with allowing a smoother transition from inpatient doc (during residency) to outpatient doc (real life practice),” stated one new physician. Moreover, physicians said locum tenens was an attractive option to supplement income while building a practice (28%) as well as to utilize during vacations or when not scheduled to work in a permanent job (19%). At what point(s) in a physician’s career do you think locum tenens is an attractive option? Multiple answers were allowed. Toward the end of your career as a semi-retirement option During a mid-career transition or practice change Immediately after residency While building a practice to augment income While currently working, e.g., during vacations or when not scheduled 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 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 82% 58% 47% 28% 19% 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 TYPES OF PRACTICE PREFERENCES Half of the physicians surveyed indicated that they would prefer reoccurring contracts,“return engagements,” or a schedule of rotations to specific practices. Almost as many (45%) said they would favor any opportunity within driving distance of home. The concept of practicing in a high-intensity, short-term www.LocumLife.com 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 AUGUST 2008 LocumLife 7 http://www.LocumLife.com

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