The Locums Lounge
The Locums Lounge, is your go-to resource to learn how to take back control of your career and avoid physician burnout. It was started by Dr. Mimi, a board certified Emergency Medicine Physician who started a career in full time Locums fresh out of residency. This is a resource for physicians who are interested in Locum Tenens where you can catch a glimpse of what it's like to create the career and lifestyle that works for you.
The Locums Lounge
Write the Vision: Designing the Life You Want as a Physician
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Dr. Mimi
In this episode of The Locums Lounge, Dr. Mimi reflects on the holidays she missed, the family moments she wished she had more control over, and the wake-up call that led her to redefine her career. She shares how locums work allows physicians to plan their job around their life rather than the other way around.
You’ll hear:
- Why holiday shifts taught her the value of time and freedom
- How permanent jobs can trap physicians into sacrificing health and family
- The mindset shift that makes practicing locums possible
- A vision exercise to help you picture the life you actually want as a doctor
- How stepping away from the “traditional path” led her to fulfillment and freedom
If you are feeling burned out, trapped, or unsure how to balance medicine with your personal life, this episode will challenge you to sit down, write the vision, and create a career that truly serves you.