Welcome back to The Locums Lounge! Are you a physician yearning for change, but held back by the comfort of familiarity? Dr. Mimi, your host and locum tenens expert, delves into the power of embracing discomfort as a catalyst for growth and success in this episode.

Dr. Mimi's journey from engineering to medicine is a testament to stepping out of your comfort zone, even when it feels daunting. Join her as she shares her personal experiences and the lessons she's learned along the way, illustrating the invaluable growth that comes from pushing boundaries.

Learn why staying in a stagnant situation, no matter how comfortable, can inhibit your professional development. Discover the resilience and adaptability that emerge when you confront discomfort head-on. Dr. Mimi encourages you to ponder your own path and contemplate whether the discomfort of change is a necessary step towards your goals.

Whether you're considering locum tenens work or any other endeavor, this episode serves as a powerful reminder that the road to success often begins with embracing the unfamiliar. Don't miss this opportunity to reflect on your journey and consider the possibilities that lie beyond your comfort zone.

Feeling inspired? Reach out to Dr. Mimi on Instagram at @thelocumslounge and explore more on her website at thelocumslounge.com. Tune in for more thought-provoking episodes that empower you to take control of your medical career and practice on your terms in The Locums Lounge!

Welcome to The Locums Lounge! Are you a physician caught in the relentless cycle of burnout, seeking freedom to practice medicine on your own terms and increase your income? Dr. Mimi, your host and board-certified emergency medicine physician, is here to revolutionize your mindset and help you reclaim your medical career. In this episode, she shares her journey from engineering to medicine, unveiling the unspoken conditioning that occurs during medical education.

Join us as Dr. Mimi dissects the various types of conditioning in medical training, including intellectual, emotional, professional, clinical, and time management conditioning. Discover what's missing from your medical education: the essential business acumen required to thrive as an entrepreneur in medicine.

Learn how your innate skills and critical thinking abilities can be leveraged to create a thriving side hustle or even transition away from traditional medical roles. Dr. Mimi challenges you to reflect on the skills you left behind before entering medical school and how you can harness them to shape your future.

Imagine a world where medicine becomes your side hustle, and your true passions take center stage. If this resonates with you, don't hesitate to connect with Dr. Mimi on Instagram at @thelocumslounge and explore more on her website at thelocumslounge.com. Tune in and start your journey to breaking free from medical conditioning and embracing your inner entrepreneur. Your future awaits in The Locums Lounge!

In this episode, we dive into the fear and anxiety that comes with leaving a permanent job to pursue locum tenens work. Dr. Mimi shares her personal experience of leaving a full-time job after only one year and the guilt she felt about wanting to create a better life for herself and her family. She talks about the mindset shift she had to make and the work she had to do to overcome her fear of not meeting her monthly goals or not getting enough work. Dr. Mimi also shares how she was able to bet on herself and create a career that allowed her to control her life and have control over her time. She encourages other doctors who may be hesitant to pursue locum tenens work to believe in themselves and not let fear hold them back. Tune in to this episode to hear an inspiring story of how she took a leap of faith and created the life and career she always wanted.