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Locums 101 by Dr. Sam Gharbi

Sam Gharbi
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At the end of this workshop, the learner will hopefully be able to: Better understand how to prepare during the gap between finishing board exams and starting locum practice. Better understand how to approach getting locum work Better understand how to improve the organization of their early professional life during locum stints

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Locums 101 by Sam Gharbi MD, CM, FRCPC
Disclosure Faculty: Sam Gharbi Relationships with commercial interests: Virtual Ward Medicine Inc.- Co-Founder & Co- Director
Objectives At the end of this workshop, the learner will hopefully be able to: Better understand how to prepare during the gap between 鍖nishing board exams and starting locum practice. Better understand how to approach getting locum work Better understand how to improve the organization of their early professional life during locum stints
So you passed your board exams now what?
Before you start. 1. Register with BC College 2. Register/Update CMPA Membership 3. Register with Doctors of BC 4. Talk to an Accountant 5. Learn Basics of Billing 6. Consider getting your own EHR 7. Prepare your CV
Before you start. 1. Register with BC College Need a license in order to practice Need an MSP (billing) number https://www.cpsbc.ca/
Before you start. 2. Register/Update CMPA Membership Call them or look them up online https://www.cmpa-acpm.ca/home
Before you start. 3. Register with Doctors of BC www.doctorsofbc.ca Bene鍖ts include: RRSP Matching CMPA reimbursement Discounts & Much More
Before you start. 4. Get an Accountant Preferably one with experience with Physicians Issues to discuss: Incorporate vs Not Student loans & LOC debt repayment Learn about write offs & expenses & Much More
Before you start 5. Learn about Billing Learn the basics of billing Find a billing clerk vs DIY If DIY, 鍖nd a standalone billing application or have it done through your EHR
Before you start. 6. Consider getting an EHR Paper vs Electronic documentation Pros & Cons Many EHR options
Before you start. 7. Prepare your CV You may need to send this out to potential employers for locum work Some sites, especially for inpatient work, will also require letters of reference and a few other documents in order to obtain hospital privileges
Locums 101 by Dr. Sam Gharbi
Locums 101 by Dr. Sam Gharbi
What kind of work do you want? Inpatient vs Outpatient Urban vs Community vs Rural Part-time vs Full-time Academic vs Non-Academic
How do you 鍖nd locum work? Word of Mouth Send out e-mails Conferences/Networking Online resources ie. locums.ca, healthmatchbc.org Groups ie. Vancouver Division of Family Practice https://www.divisionsbc.ca/vancouver
What to ask when offered a stint as a locum? Responsibilities Hours/Call Pay Billing vs Salaried If outpatient billing, what is the split? Stipends? MOCAP? Travel/Accommodation covered?
So you got a locum job. Now What?
On the job Make a good impression
If you dont know the answer Contrary to popular belief, its ok not to know everything. During a locum stint, you can always: Look it up (ie. uptodate.com) Ask a colleague Phone an expert (ie. RACE line) Consult a specialist at your centre
Organizational Tips Your life is about to get more complicated as staff, here are some tips to get organized: Create a single work email, or consolidate all email addresses into 1. Set up push noti鍖cations on your smart phone. e-Calendar synced among all devices & with your email Electronic To Do List (ie. Wunderlist app) Scan your receipts or use an App (ie. CamScanner or Scanbot) Online accounting tools (ie. Quickbooks, Quicken)
Work-Life Balance More important than working and money are your health and your loved ones. Keep a healthy balance and do not lose focus of the things that truly matter in life.
Asking for help Being a young staff can be challenging. There is a lot to learn, and you can sometimes feel alone and overwhelmed. Do not hesitate to reach out and ask for help if you are struggling.
Locums 101 by Dr. Sam Gharbi

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Locums 101 by Dr. Sam Gharbi

  • 1. Locums 101 by Sam Gharbi MD, CM, FRCPC
  • 2. Disclosure Faculty: Sam Gharbi Relationships with commercial interests: Virtual Ward Medicine Inc.- Co-Founder & Co- Director
  • 3. Objectives At the end of this workshop, the learner will hopefully be able to: Better understand how to prepare during the gap between 鍖nishing board exams and starting locum practice. Better understand how to approach getting locum work Better understand how to improve the organization of their early professional life during locum stints
  • 4. So you passed your board exams now what?
  • 5. Before you start. 1. Register with BC College 2. Register/Update CMPA Membership 3. Register with Doctors of BC 4. Talk to an Accountant 5. Learn Basics of Billing 6. Consider getting your own EHR 7. Prepare your CV
  • 6. Before you start. 1. Register with BC College Need a license in order to practice Need an MSP (billing) number https://www.cpsbc.ca/
  • 7. Before you start. 2. Register/Update CMPA Membership Call them or look them up online https://www.cmpa-acpm.ca/home
  • 8. Before you start. 3. Register with Doctors of BC www.doctorsofbc.ca Bene鍖ts include: RRSP Matching CMPA reimbursement Discounts & Much More
  • 9. Before you start. 4. Get an Accountant Preferably one with experience with Physicians Issues to discuss: Incorporate vs Not Student loans & LOC debt repayment Learn about write offs & expenses & Much More
  • 10. Before you start 5. Learn about Billing Learn the basics of billing Find a billing clerk vs DIY If DIY, 鍖nd a standalone billing application or have it done through your EHR
  • 11. Before you start. 6. Consider getting an EHR Paper vs Electronic documentation Pros & Cons Many EHR options
  • 12. Before you start. 7. Prepare your CV You may need to send this out to potential employers for locum work Some sites, especially for inpatient work, will also require letters of reference and a few other documents in order to obtain hospital privileges
  • 15. What kind of work do you want? Inpatient vs Outpatient Urban vs Community vs Rural Part-time vs Full-time Academic vs Non-Academic
  • 16. How do you 鍖nd locum work? Word of Mouth Send out e-mails Conferences/Networking Online resources ie. locums.ca, healthmatchbc.org Groups ie. Vancouver Division of Family Practice https://www.divisionsbc.ca/vancouver
  • 17. What to ask when offered a stint as a locum? Responsibilities Hours/Call Pay Billing vs Salaried If outpatient billing, what is the split? Stipends? MOCAP? Travel/Accommodation covered?
  • 18. So you got a locum job. Now What?
  • 19. On the job Make a good impression
  • 20. If you dont know the answer Contrary to popular belief, its ok not to know everything. During a locum stint, you can always: Look it up (ie. uptodate.com) Ask a colleague Phone an expert (ie. RACE line) Consult a specialist at your centre
  • 21. Organizational Tips Your life is about to get more complicated as staff, here are some tips to get organized: Create a single work email, or consolidate all email addresses into 1. Set up push noti鍖cations on your smart phone. e-Calendar synced among all devices & with your email Electronic To Do List (ie. Wunderlist app) Scan your receipts or use an App (ie. CamScanner or Scanbot) Online accounting tools (ie. Quickbooks, Quicken)
  • 22. Work-Life Balance More important than working and money are your health and your loved ones. Keep a healthy balance and do not lose focus of the things that truly matter in life.
  • 23. Asking for help Being a young staff can be challenging. There is a lot to learn, and you can sometimes feel alone and overwhelmed. Do not hesitate to reach out and ask for help if you are struggling.