Locums for a Small World Blog

Locum tenens in Guam: What to know before you go

Posted by Kari Redfield

Ever thought of working a stint in Guam? A locum tenens assignment in Guam provides physicians with a tropical island short-term adventure, which many doctors use as a stepping stone to a vacation in Asia before and/or after their assignment. Here’s what you need to know before signing up for an assignment in Guam.

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What countries hire locum tenens physicians?

Posted by Kari Redfield

The ever-growing international locums market provides numerous opportunities for professional growth — and, of course, adventure. These days, we offer a whole mix of options in terms of pay, assignment duration, healthcare setting, and location. We continue to focus on the core assignment locations that we’ve specialized in for 25 years (like in Australia and New Zealand), but we’re also always adding unique new opportunities for doctors too, including some super short-term, fly-in/fly-out placements.

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Global Medical Staffing president shares what physicians need to know about international locums

Posted by Bryan Chouinard

In his Physician’s Weekly article, “Medicine in Paradise: What Physicians Need to Know About International Locum Tenens,” Tyler Black, president of Global Medical Staffing, shares why physicians should consider international locum tenens.

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7 key ways GMS is different from other staffing agencies

Posted by Kari Redfield

With all of the choices available, knowing how to choose the right locum tenens company can be a challenge. What makes one staffing agency different from the others? At Global Medical Staffing, it starts with the people, says Tyler Black, GMS president. “What makes us unique is the relationship our recruiters have with physicians and our outstanding employees. Our employees are engaged. They stick around. They’re passionate about their jobs and the physicians we work with, and that’s creates close, personal relationships with physicians.”

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Locums in New Zealand: Exploring among the Kiwis

Posted by Kari Redfield

“What I love most about New Zealand are the people,” says Dr. Katrine Bengaard, a family medicine physician. “They were so excited to show me their lives.”

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10 myths about taking international locums assignments

Posted by Kari Redfield

One thing we’ve noticed in surveying and talking to physicians is that myths about international locums abound. Whether it’s worries about the logistics of travel and being away from home for an extended period, or concern about the conditions you’ll be working in. Keep reading to learn how international locums really works as we debunk the myths about international locums.

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How to pack for an international locum tenens assignment

Posted by Kari Redfield

When it comes to an international locums assignment, how and what you pack matters. Most international flights only allow one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person. How do you get what you need for six or 12 months into that? By following these packing tips from veteran international locums.

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Locums just got easier with our redesigned website

Posted by Kari Redfield

Here at Global Medical Staffing, we obsess over locum tenens and how to make it work better for both our doctors and our clients. As part of our commitment to constantly moving the industry forward, we’re also focused on making our website easier to use. To that end, we’ve just launched our new website. Check it out by starting on our homepage.

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Locum tenens in Hawaii: A passion for medicine meets an adventure of a lifetime

Posted by Kari Redfield

Family medicine physician Dr. T recently took her first locums assignment to Hawaii, and she is thrilled with how the adventure has enriched her life. She chose locums in order to travel and to experience different cultures — and Hawaii, a melting pot of culture, is the perfect place for both.

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Locum tenens in New Zealand: Must-knows before taking a locums assignment among the Kiwis

Posted by Kari Redfield

Want to go somewhere where you’re always near a beach, the sights are stunning, the people are friendly, and where you’re bound to find adventure? Make sure to add New Zealand to your bucket list of locums destinations.

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