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RESOURCES The basics want you and your family to have a great experience. Plan on participating in community activities and hospital events, as well as accepting invitations to dinner. You will be amazed at the friendly outpouring on your behalf. patient. You get thank-you notes and letters; they’ll even come in a few days later and bring you a plate of food or something. Ask anyone who’s been to this country and they’ll mention how friendly the people are.” and frustrating protocols that hinder good patient care. THE NEXT STEP So how can you tell if international locum tenens practice is a good fit for you at this stage in your career? Try this test: Picture being warmly welcomed to a beautiful land full of amazing plants and animals plus delightful, friendly people. Imagine practicing pure medicine in a tantalizingly laid-back culture with plenty of free time to explore it all. If this sounds right for you, contact a staffing agency providing overseas opportunities and get the ball rolling. L L Amy Griffin is director, International Division, for Salt Lake City, Utahbased VISTA Staffing Solutions. Robin Shapiro is a placement specialist for VISTA. International locum tenens engagements give you the chance to practice pure medicine instead of defensive medicine. Locum tenens doctors practicing overseas also often mention how they are held in high esteem by their patients. Dr. Kelly Pettit, a locum tenens physician who has practiced internationally, says, “Everyone is more appreciative in New Zealand than the typical U.S. Perhaps the largest benefit is that international locum tenens engagements give you the chance to practice pure medicine instead of defensive medicine. Doctors report being free of concerns about litigious actions, insurance requirements, job you love. Travel the country. Perform the Your fans love what you do. from home To all the locums providers away the facilities that welcome them: this season and est fans. Happy Holidays from your bigg Circle Career Card No. 603 yOuR AGeNts, yOUR FAns. (877) 4-LOCUMS DeltaLocums.com 8 LocumLife DECEMBER 2008 www.LocumLife.com http://www.DeltaLocums.com http://www.DeltaLocums.com http://www.LocumLife.com

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