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 worried. Some probably thought I was having some kind of professional crisis. But I wasn’t walking away from medicine. I was redesigning how I practiced […]
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Tax Deductions for Healthcare Professionals: The Complete 1099 Guide
Long-Term Wealth Management for Doctors and Clinicians 1099 healthcare professionals often pay more in taxes than W-2 employees. The difference is simple: independent clinicians cover the full employer and employee portion of payroll taxes. The upside is control. With the right structure, retirement design, deductions, and entity strategy you can […]
Barton Team | 10 March, 2026
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How Locums Helped Dr. Deborah Reclaim Medicine on Her Own Terms
Dr. Deborah didn’t set out for locum tenens to shape her career. At first, it was a practical way to gain experience and earn extra income through internal medicine weekend call shifts during her oncology fellowship. Years later, it would become something far more significant: a path to balance, a […]
Barton Team | 19 February, 2026
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Different Reasons Doctors Choose Locum Tenens
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 from full-time W-2 employment to locums, it was a strategic move. I was building a startup and needed to control my schedule. I couldn’t be […]
Alison Curfman | 13 February, 2026
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How Locum Tenens Oncologists Keep Cancer Care on Track
How Locum Tenens Oncologists Keep Cancer Care on Track At 8:15 a.m. on a Monday in rural West Texas, the infusion center is already full. One patient has driven nearly two hours for chemotherapy. Another is starting treatment weeks later than planned after a previous appointment was postponed. The permanent […]
Jacqueline Lewinsohn | 3 February, 2026
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How to Pay off Student Loans Fast: 4 Tips and FAQs
About one in six of every American adult (nearly 43 million people) have federal student loan debt, and total student loan debt across the United States has grown to $1.777 trillion.
Mike Connors | 9 July, 2025
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The Transformative Power of Mentor and Mentee Relationships
Life can be a whirlwind—between classes, friendships, extracurriculars, and the looming pressure of planning for the future, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why it’s important to seek out others in your life who can help you navigate all the ups and downs.
Mike Connors | 4 June, 2025
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Seven Things I Learned At My Barton Associates Internship
After eight months with Barton Associates and my recent graduation from Central Connecticut State University, my time as a Content Writing Intern is coming to a close. Read on to learn about my experience!
Nate Taylor | 21 May, 2025
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Summer 2025 Reading: Best Career Development and Motivational Books
Career development and motivational books help create the essential framework for success whether you’re a student or CEO.
Nate Taylor | 30 April, 2025
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Grad School vs. Work: Weighing the Pros and Cons
Completing your college degree is exciting, but your next move can make all the difference in your career path.
Nate Taylor | 16 April, 2025
