In this episode, I’m breaking down everything you need to know about locums.

From how to get started, to choosing agencies, to understanding how pay and contracts actually work. This is the conversation I’ve had with so many doctors behind the scenes, and I wanted to bring it here.

I also share how locums helped me build the confidence to walk away from a role that no longer served me, because I had evidence that other opportunities exist.

We talk about negotiation, recruiters, red flags, and the real benefits of locums beyond just the paycheck.

If you’ve been curious about locums or feeling stuck in your current role, this episode will give you a clearer picture of what’s possible.

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In this episode, I shared the story behind a big decision I recently made: resigning from my role as Medical Director.

When I accepted the position earlier this year, I believed I could help improve systems within the clinic and support the staff in meaningful ways. And in many ways, I did exactly that. We implemented new communication tools, created policies, and made operational changes that strengthened the practice.

But the experience also revealed something deeper about the emotional labor of leadership. Particularly when you are navigating spaces where hypervigilance becomes part of your daily experience.

In this episode I talk about the pressure to be perfect, the way mistakes can be magnified while successes go unnoticed, and why relying solely on external validation can slowly erode your confidence.

I also discuss something I emphasize often on this podcast: the importance of internal validation. Learning to create your own metrics for success so that someone else’s criticism doesn’t erase everything you’ve accomplished.

This conversation is honest, reflective, and a reminder that sometimes the healthiest choice is stepping away from environments that no longer support your well-being.

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In this episode of The Black Doctor Podcast, Dr. Sheneka shares the story behind her decision to resign from her role as Medical Director.

After spending a year trying to implement meaningful change at her clinic, she realized something many physicians experience but rarely say out loud: burnout often comes from working in systems that force you to ignore what you know is right for patients.

This episode explores the tension between leadership, values, and physician burnout, and why sometimes the healthiest choice is stepping away from a role that no longer aligns.

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