Quarter-by-quarter plan to go from fellowship to full-time locums: stabilize income, fix contracts, optimize schedule, and build a portable locums career.
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Avoid surprise tax bills: practical tax strategies for physicians mixing W-2 and locums 1099 income, account setup, withholding, and estimated payments.
Compare locum tenens vs full-time pay in low-paid specialties like family medicine. Learn hidden costs, tax differences, and true net income.
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Locum Tenens
How Much Emergency Fund Do You Need Before Going Full-Time Locum?
Plan your emergency fund before going full-time locum: use a 3-12 month formula, calculate your burn rate, and build runway to protect income.
Career Pathways
The Myth That You Must Choose One Path: Blending Academic and Private Work
Learn how physicians blend academic and private practice into hybrid careers. Practical models, actionable tips, and real-world examples to shape your career.
Career Pathways
Inside Locums Deals: How Agencies and Hospitals Actually Price Your Time
Understand how locums agencies and hospitals set bill and pay rates, where your earnings go, and how to negotiate higher locum pay.
Physician Side Hustles
How Many Hours Do Physician Side Gigs Really Take? Survey Data Review
Survey-backed breakdown of how many hours physician side gigs require by gig type, income, and career stage. Learn realistic time commitments.
Highest Paid Specialties
Turning a 'Moderate' Pay Specialty Into a High Earner With Side Gigs
How physicians in moderate-pay specialties can use side gigs, locums, telemedicine, consulting, to reach $500k+ total pay, preserve time and avoid burnout.
Retirement Planning
Locums to Fully Retired: Stepwise Timeline to Gradually Scale Back
Stepwise retirement guide for physicians: use locums, timeline planning, and financial/legal steps to phase down work and retire smoothly.
Locum Tenens
Year 1 vs Year 3 in Locums: How Your Strategy Should Evolve Over Time
Move your locums practice from survival to business: step-by-step strategy for years 1-3 to boost pay, negotiate contracts, and optimize taxes.