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Videos and articles with helpful career tips from the Physician Wellness Project.

Gregory Charlop Gregory Charlop

The Best Non-Medical Book for Doctors

Physicians and surgeons, are you looking for a good book to read about life, schedule, burnout, and happiness? Dr. Gregory Charlop shares his top tip.

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Gregory Charlop Gregory Charlop

Wait, Locum Tenens Doctors Make How Much Money?!

Are you curious how much money doctors can make in locum tenens? I break down the average income by medical specialty, including internal medicine, surgeons, hospitalists, and anesthesiologists.

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Gregory Charlop Gregory Charlop

Doctors: are you home for the holidays?

Are you a doctor, surgeon, internist, or emergency medicine physician on call this Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or New Year's Eve? It's hard being away from your children and family over the holidays.

Thankfully, I found a way to improve my clinical medicine career, so I enjoy more time with my kids and a better work-life balance. I can show you how to find more joy in your healthcare job.

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Kara Ferreira Kara Ferreira

The Problems of Life as a Doctor and a Parent

Being a doctor and a parent is tough, particularly in two-physician households. As doctors, surgeons, and nurses, we're often so focused on our clinical job that we let our families fall through the cracks. We don't see our kids and spouses as often as we'd like. Our children grow up in the care of nannies, with doctors playing the role of absentee parents.

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Kara Ferreira Kara Ferreira

What Is Locum Tenens?

Are you a doctor interested in locum tenens? Discover why physicians like you might want to try locums. You'll learn how it works, the advantages, and who should steer clear of this business.

If you're experiencing physician burnout or want to try working in another city or state, locum tenens might be right for you.

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Kara Ferreira Kara Ferreira

Fellow Physicians: Are You Considering Switching Careers?

Fellow Physicians, are you feeling burnt out? Are you missing out on family dinners and activities with your kids? Are you neglecting self-care, sleep, and exercise?

Doctors, do you want to change jobs, switch careers, work less, travel more, spend more time with family, or start a business? Perhaps you want to retire altogether?

Whatever your goals, I can help you navigate your path.

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