Ep. 30: Following creative passions and pursuits while still practicing medicine with Dr. Gregory Charlop

Dr. Gregory Charlop, an anesthesiologist, discusses his transition from traditional employment to per diem and Locum Tenens contracts, driven by a desire for diverse creative outlets beyond medicine. He highlights how physician training instilled confidence and credibility, opening doors to entrepreneurial ventures like real estate. Charlop emphasizes the freedom and schedule control Locum Tenens offers, allowing him to balance patient care with other interests and avoid restrictive call schedules. His experiences in rural Texas exposed him to unique medical challenges related to agricultural settings, broadening his clinical perspective. He also addresses physician burnout, advocating for physicians to pursue passions outside medicine to enhance overall well-being and career fulfillment.