Interview with Dr. Stephanie Freeman
Today, my guest explains why locum tenens is the best way to practice on your own terms. This is especially true when starting your career following residency or fellowship.
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Dr. Stephanie E. Freeman is a board-certified critical care specialist, best-selling author, speaker, and consultant. In addition, she is the expert in helping doctors discover alternative careers in medicine.
As Founder and Chief Medical Advisor of DrStephanieICU.com, Dr. Stephanie discusses real-world career strategies to help physicians “think outside the box” regarding their careers. By sharing advice on how to find alternative careers, Dr. Stephanie helps physicians practice medicine on their own terms.
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Stephanie earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and her Critical Care Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
She also completed a Geriatrics Fellowship at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. And she obtained an MBA at Auburn University.
Locum Tenens Is the Best Way to Practice
Stephanie started working in a private medical group after completing her fellowship. The group attempted to transition from its traditional outpatient-based practice to an in-house hospital-based service. It did not go well, and ultimately Stephanie lost her job with the group as a result.
But that provided an opportunity for her to complete her MBA. And while searching for her next opportunity, she discovered locum tenens. She was amazed by the practice model. It aligned well with her needs and her desire to run other side hustles.
Coaching and Speaking
Stephanie’s enthusiasm is contagious. So is her love of locum tenens as a way to practice on her own terms. If more of us would follow her example, I think we might enjoy our clinical careers much more. She has developed her speaking and coaching by teaching others about locums and other nonclinical careers.
To learn more about all that she does, you should visit her website at drstephanieicu.com. Better yet, if you want to access Stephanie’s Free 5 Step Process for getting a locums position, go to freelocumstraining.com.
Licensed to Live Conference July 16 & 17, 2021
I know that I’ll learn more about locums myself when I attend Dr. Stephanie’s presentation at the upcoming Licensed to Live Conference in Philadelphia. It’s not too late to join Stephanie and me there. I will be sharing my expertise about unconventional career options based on almost 4 years of interviews with experts on the topic.
You can learn all about the conference at www.licensedtolive.com. Don’t forget to use my Coupon Code “nonclinical” (all lower case) to get a $50 discount on the registration fee. That also lets Dr. Jarret Patton know that I invited you.
Summary
The passionate coach and speaker Dr. Stephanie Freeman explains her reasons for choosing locum tenens as the best way to practice. And she provides advice and inspiration for physicians looking to bring more freedom and success to their professional lives.
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Links for Today’s Episode:
- Dr. Stephanie Freeman’s Web Site
- Free Locum Tenens Training
- Licensed to Live Conference (Use “nonclinical” coupon code for a $50 discount)
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