Education & Training
Programs for Every Stage
From first-time explorers to experienced locum physicians scaling their practice — every LTA program is physician-authored, field-tested, and built for real results.
Independent Physician
Masterclass
The most comprehensive locum tenens education available — everything from first steps to advanced contract strategy, tax architecture, and multi-state licensing in one structured program. Currently in development. Join the waitlist to be notified at launch.
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What You Will Learn
Eight comprehensive modules designed to take you from orientation to operating independently with confidence.
The Locum Landscape
- What locum tenens is — and what it is not
- Market size, demand trends, and specialty hotspots
- The physician's advantage in the locum market
- Common myths and misconceptions, debunked
Agency Selection & Relationships
- How agencies make money (and what that means for you)
- Evaluating agencies: the 12-point framework
- Working with multiple agencies simultaneously
- Direct contracting: when and how to bypass agencies
Contract Mastery
- Anatomy of a locum contract — every clause explained
- Red flags, landmines, and non-negotiables
- Rate negotiation tactics and market benchmarking
- Malpractice coverage: occurrence vs. claims-made
- Tail coverage — what it is and who pays
Licensing & Credentialing
- State medical licensing: timelines, costs, and strategy
- IMLC compact states — how to leverage them
- DEA registration across multiple states
- Hospital credentialing: expediting the process
Business Entity & Tax Strategy
- LLC vs. S-Corp vs. PC: which structure is right for you
- Maximizing retirement contributions as an independent
- Deductible business expenses — the complete list
- Quarterly estimated taxes: the physician's playbook
Work-Life Design
- Scheduling assignments to protect personal time
- Travel logistics, housing, and reimbursement optimization
- Balancing locum with home base or permanent position
- Locum as a long-term career vs. bridge strategy
Advanced Rate Optimization
- How bill rates work — the number agencies protect
- Specialty premium positioning
- Using competing offers to your advantage
- Rural and underserved market premiums
Scaling Your Independent Practice
- Building a repeating preferred provider relationship
- Physician referral networks
- Adding clinical directors, consulting, and advisory roles
- Exit strategy: returning to employed vs. staying independent
Physician CME Curriculum
The Complete CME
Foundation Layer
Every Beyond Locums volume has a paired CME companion course — physician-authored, self-paced, and targeting AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Complete the full curriculum to earn 55.5 credits: more than half the typical 2-year specialty board CME requirement, applied directly to building your independent practice.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ pending accreditation. Individual courses also available at $149–$249. Contact us for details.
Accelerator Layer
Beyond the Curriculum
The CME foundation is self-paced and text-based. The Accelerator Layer adds live instruction, direct access to Dr. Cooper, and cohort-based accountability for physicians who want to move faster and more precisely.
Independent Physician Masterclass
8 comprehensive modules combining self-paced content with live group sessions — the most direct path from orientation to operating independently with full infrastructure in place. Currently in development.
- All 8 curriculum modules
- Downloadable contract review checklist
- Agency evaluation scorecard
- Tax & entity setup guide
- 2 live group coaching sessions/month
- Lifetime content updates
Private Physician Coaching
One-on-one strategy sessions with direct access to Dr. Cooper — built for the physician who wants precise, personalized guidance and moves quickly.
- Personalized practice assessment
- Custom contract review & red-line
- Market & rate benchmarking
- Accountability & follow-up sessions
- 1-hr consultation: $400 | 3–5 sessions: $1,500–$2,500
Not Sure Which Program Fits?
Schedule a free 20-minute consultation and we'll recommend the right starting point based on your specialty, experience, and goals.