- Earn a supplemental income to offset student debt (55 percent)
- Have a flexible schedule that allows a smoother transition in their personal life (44 percent)
- Expand their experience in the medical field with a variety of new cases (26 percent)
Working Locum Tenens Has An Upside for Residents
June 21st, 2012 1 Min readAs medical residents and fellows complete their schooling this month, they're carrying the pressure of transitioning from training to practice. Faced with job offers, new physicians will need to understand what practice type is right for them, as making the wrong career choice could be a costly mistake. Additionally, for the many that carry immense debt, facing financial uncertainties may be even more daunting.
However, new doctors have a solution in locum tenens. CompHealth is the founder and leader in locum tenens, and our new survey of 1,000 physicians finds that many believe working as a locum tenens has strong benefits. The top three were:
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