| Many American physicians prescribe placebos, survey says
| A recent survey has found that approximately half of U.S. physicians prescribe placebos to their patients without their patients? complete knowledge. Conducted by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, surveys were sent to 1,200 randomly selected internists and rheumatologists, of whom 679 responded. | | | FDA modifies labeling for psoriasis drug amidst concerns
| | Last month, the FDA made labeling changes to psoriasis medication Raptiva (efalizumab), following reports of acute infections resulting in hospitalizations and even deaths in patients taking the drug. A once-a-week injection, Raptiva is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who qualify for systemic therapy or phototherapy to manage their psoriasis. | |  MORE ARTICLES
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Locum tenens in Chicago, Illinois
| | Like the laid-back attitude of the Midwest but crave the excitement of an urban environ? Look no further than Chicago. | | | Locum tenens in Charleston, South Carolina
| | Set in the Low Country of South Carolina, Charleston boasts more than 300 years of history, characterized by both war and peace, and opulence and devastation. Today, its legacy is still clearly seen, and hospitality remains the order of the day. | | | Memphis, Tennessee
| | The "Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll" could be your next locale for a rewarding opportunity. | | | Gallup, New Mexico
| | Well known for its presence in the song "Route 66," performed by jazz legend Nat King Cole, Gallup, New Mexico has always been a traditional frontier town. Just 2 hours away from Albuquerque and nestled near the Arizona border, it is the largest Native American center in the Southwest, offering plenty of cultural diversity to satisfy anyone's palate. | | | Pensacola, Florida
| | With more than 52 miles of pristine coastline, Pensacola offers the quintessential summertime experience—but this hotspot has far more than just sun and surf. | | | Springfield, Massachusetts
| | Located on the east bank of the always beautiful and impressive Connecticut River, Springfield, Massachusetts, is a modern metropolis that elegantly embraces the essence of slow-paced New England life. | | | Houston, Texas
| | In 1836, two entrepreneurs stood on the banks of the muddy Buffalo Bayou and envisioned a thriving metropolis. Using a $5,000 inheritance, the Allen brothers purchased 6,642 acres
of land and named it after a military hero of the day, General Sam Houston. Allen's Landing rapidly became the gateway to the city. | | | Laramie, Wyoming
| | Regarded as the cultural capital of the self-proclaimed "Cowboy State," Laramie is the authentic portrait of the real American frontier. | | | Seattle, Washington
| | Seattle is a lively, flavorful community with a unique panache all its own. The ever-increasing growth and success of this metropolis is a credit to its early citizens, whose resilient spirit forged the much-beloved city in the midst of many obstacles. In 1852, the original Seattle settlement was founded at Alki Point—a piece of land jutting out into the Puget Sound—only to be destroyed by the harsh winter weather. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| No-Jet-LagŪ
| | A natural, homeopathic remedy from New Zealand, No-Jet-Lag is effective against all the symptoms of jet-lag. | | | Sidekick Bag
| | With its convertible straps, the sleek Sidekick Bag adjusts from a shoulder bag to a waist pack in seconds. | | | Illuminated Magnifier
| | Lightweight and compact, this travel magnifier sheds light on important details. | | | InFlightPower
| | This in-flight, universal adapter powers up your laptop, CD player, or digital camera while in the air or on the road. | | | Gear & Gadgets
| | A flat-pack organizer and an all-in-one digital keychain. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Preparing to re-enter the workforce
| | Locum tenens opportunities allow physicians to keep their skills sharp so they can continue to practice medicine at their own pace. Find out what you need to make the grade. | | | How to be a highly successful locum tenens practitioner
| | What to do on the first day of your locum tenens opportunity. | | | Phone interview success
| | Making a good impression on client facilities | | | The electronic mobile office
| | Tips on creating an electronic mobile office for providers on the move | | | Government locum tenens 101
| | Have you ever considered a locum tenens opportunity in a government setting like a Veterans Administration (VA) facility, Indian Health Service hospital, military base, or correctional institution? | | | Continuing medical education
| | Many locum tenens physicians enjoy the freedom and opportunities that being independent contractors brings. However, along with flexible scheduling and other benefits come responsibilities—not the least of which involves maintaining Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits. | | | Housing: Ensuring a good fit
| | When it comes to selecting a locum tenens staffing company, you have a lot to think about?including types of housing. | | | Selecting a contract locale
| | You know you want to try locum tenens practice. But do you know where you want to go? | | | Traveling interstate
| | Whether the result of job changes, relocation, or vacations, most people have traversed other regions of the country at some point in their lives. But, unless they are mobile healthcare professionals, these individuals probably have not had the opportunity to cross uncharted terrain as often as every few days or weeks. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Serving patients proves a perfect match for one locum tenens physician
| | Board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, Steve Waszak, MD, appreciates the late-career flexibility that locum tenens affords as he transitions out of full-time permanent practice. | | | An endrocrinologist's dreams come true with locum tenens
| | In her sixth year practicing locum tenens, Hema Padmanabhan, MD, FACP, relishes being able to provide services in stimulating locations, experience new communities, and care for the people who need it most—all without tying herself to long-term commitments. | | | Loving the locum tenens life
| | Michael Luce, CRNA, has spent years moving about the country as a full-time locum tenens provider. | | | Changing career tracks
| | One physician explains how both his professional and personal situations improved once he finally traded in his practice for a locum tenens lifestyle | | | Giving back
| | Phillip Macy, MD, practiced as an anesthesiologist and intensivist for 12 years, until a health scare—requiring emergency open-heart surgery at the age of 41—led him to reconsider his specialty...and alternative career paths. | | | Calling the shots
| | It is no secret that there are certain disadvantages to being an employee, but owning a practice has its downside as well. The best solution? For Michael Ivory, DO, it turned out to be a locum tenens lifestyle. | | | Teaming up for more opportunities
| | Three OB/GYNs join forces to maximize the locum tenens experience | | | Taking the plunge...overseas
| | Making time for international travel can be a challenge for healthcare professionals who maintain a permanent position. But practitioners wanting to immerse themselves in different cultures do have options. | | | Achieving a balance
| | Offering flexibility and the chance to visit interesting locales, locum tenens is also a solution for practitioners with more specific personal needs. Such was the case for Donald Bley, MD, a family physician from the Mid-Atlantic who could rarely find time to visit his new vacation home up North. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Practicing locum tenens in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
| | After 15 years of academic anesthesiology practice at a large medical center in the Southwest, I was ready for a change, but I was unsure of what to do next. | | | A locum tenens adventure in Chinle, Arizona
| | When Peter Matel, MD, finished his family medicine residency in 2006, he was sure of what he wanted to do next. | | | A locum tenens physician relives pleasant memories on the road
| | Locum tenens provides a needed change of pace for a seasoned emergency medicine physician. | | | A flexible lifestyle
| | When Tasha Foushee, MD, finished her radiology training 3 years ago, she knew the traditional medical practice would not suit her needs. | | | Many happy returns
| | For Charles J. Thurston, MD, providing temporary services has become a way of life. | | | Beginning a new chapter
| | Family physician Paul Wardlaw, MD, FAAFP, likes to keep things interesting. | | | Finding the perfect match
| | Anna Ciocca, CRNA, began her career in 2000 with a permanent position at a Level 1 trauma center near her home. Within 2 years, she began to yearn for some variety in her professional life. | | | Northern extremes
| | Fresh out of residency in 2004, I ventured into locum tenens to experience different types of practices and cultures. Little did I know that an opportunity in the northernmost reaches of Barrow, Alaska, would bring such serenity to my life. | | | Limitless options
| | After providing medical care for nearly 10 years as a private practitioner, university faculty member, and blood bank medical director, pathologist Robert Richmond, MD, decided to try a different career alternative and accepted his first locum tenens opportunity. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Learning the value of partnerships
| | After completing a residency in anesthesia, immediately followed by a yearlong medical mission in Chihuahua, Mexico, Carlos Moreno, MD, knew he needed a consistent source of income. There was only one problem: He was not sure exactly where, or in what type of setting, he wanted to practice. | | | Mixing it up
| | Dale Brandt, DO, has been practicing family medicine for over four decades. And until recently, he did so primarily through his own private practice. "After finishing medical school, I opened a practice in my hometown in the Midwest and worked there for about 10 years," he recalls. "I eventually decided to sell the practice and join the military, where I was stationed in the Southeast. In fact, I liked the area so much that once my tour of duty ended, I stayed on and opened another family practice there." | | | Lending a helping hand
| | "My decision in 1997 to pursue a locum tenens career allowed me to transition into retirement while still maintaining patient contact," asserts Frank J. Panettiere, MD, who was in the military in 1971 when he completed his fellowship in medical oncology and hematology. "It also is extremely satisfying to be able to help my fellow professionals in their time of need." | | | Serving rural needs
| | Family practitioner, Kenneth Teufel, MD, was first introduced to the locum tenens lifestyle as an intern and resident back in the early 1970s, when he provided coverage for rural practices during his vacation. After residency, he went into private practice but retired in 1982 to establish Physician Relief Network, a staffing agency that was acquired by Atlanta, Georgia-based Interim Physicians, Inc., 7 years later. | | | A rewarding change
| | A family practice physician for 45 years, Armand J. Rigaux, MD, has cared for a variety of patients and has seen everything—from the mundane to the extraordinary. But simple retirement was never really a viable option because he enjoyed practicing medicine too much. "When I first thought about selling my private practice to a local hospital—which I did, eventually—I also tried short-term locum tenens opportunities to see if I would like the lifestyle," he recalls. That was 14 years ago, and he is still reaping the benefits of his career change. | | | Forging new frontiers
| | An industry pioneer, Therus C. Kolff, MD, MPH, began his mobile career when locum tenens practice was virtually unheard of in the American medical community. After an internal medicine internship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, he returned to the University of Utah in the mid-70s, and became involved with Health Systems Research Institute (HSRI), a non-profit organization established by the University of Utah's Intermountain Regional Medical Program, and initially funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. | | | Testing the waters
| | When Molly Alakayi, MD, finished her family medicine training 2
years ago, she wanted to get a closer look at her options before
making a long-term commitment. "I knew I would eventually settle
into a permanent position, but I wanted firsthand experience in
different practice settings before deciding on where. I figured the
best way to get that experience was to try a variety of locum
tenens opportunities." | | | A win-win situation
| | Frank Miller, MD, has appreciated the benefits of locum tenens
practice ever since he completed his OB/GYN training more than 35
years ago. "After finishing my residency in St. Louis in the early
'70s, I was drafted into the U.S. Army. Since I had to report for
basic training just 4 months later, I contacted some local doctors
to see if anyone needed temporary help. It was wonderful for me,
because I got to practice my new skills while making more money
than I had ever seen." | | | Change of heart
| | When J. Arthur Saus, MD, graduated from college, he had a plan: He would attend medical school in Alabama or Georgia, and ultimately practice anesthesia in a hospital somewhere down South. But as it happened, Dr. Saus got waylaid at the very first step. "I grew up in Piedmont, Alabama, but I went away to high school and college in Rome, Georgia. As it turned out, each of the medical schools to which I applied in Georgia and Alabama considered me an out-of-state resident and neither was accepting large numbers of these students at the time." | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| A psychiatrist utilizes locum tenens during residency
| | Locum tenens offered Melanie Watkins, MD, the opportunity to step into post-residency psychiatric practice on sure footing. | | | An osteopathic medicine specialist enjoys new experiences with locum tenens
| | As her family practice residency in osteopathic medicine drew to a close, Doede Donaugh, DO, found herself drawn to the locum tenens lifestyle. | | | An OB/GYN broadens his horizons with locum tenens
| | After completing an accelerated OB/GYN training program, David Mitchell, MD, found himself facing some tough choices at a relatively young age. | | | Locum tenens coast to coast
| | When Viet Duong, MD, finished his residency 6 months ago, he was not certain where he wanted to settle down. Locum tenens, however, offered the perfect lifestyle balance. | | |
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