Before I started practicing locum tenens as an Emergency Medicine Physician, I had a running list of reasons not to do it. They felt rational […]
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by Alison Curfman 
14 May, 2026 Choosing a locum tenens agency comes down to three factors: financial stability, malpractice coverage reliability, and operational support. Physicians should prioritize agencies with a proven […]
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by Alison Curfman 28 April, 2026 On one of my locum assignments as an emergency medicine physician, a kid came in with an epidural hematoma with midline shift. For a moment, […]
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by Alison Curfman 10 April, 2026 What credentials do locum physicians need? Locum physicians typically need a valid state medical license, DEA registration, board certification, malpractice coverage, immunization records, and a […]
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by Alison Curfman 3 April, 2026 When I left my full-time job as a pediatric emergency physician, most people assumed I was leaving medicine. My colleagues were confused. A few were […]
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by Alison Curfman 27 March, 2026 I didn’t start locums for the same reason I work locums jobs today. And honestly, that’s the whole point. When I first made the leap […]
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by Alison Curfman 13 February, 2026 
