You didn't survive med school, residency, and board exams to let an employer own your calendar, your income, and your career. LocumOS is the physician-built operating system that installs full autonomy ā over your schedule, your rates, and how you practice medicine.
You didn't survive med school, residency, and board exams to let an employer own your calendar, your income, and your career. LocumOS is the physician-built operating system that installs full autonomy ā over your schedule, your rates, and how you practice medicine.
Iām ready to make the transition, step away from the corporate grind, and finally live life on my own terms. Your story and the structure youāve built through your system really inspired me.
The system is clear, actionable, and exactly what I needed. It really resonated with me, especially as someone whoās always had a strong entrepreneurial drive and a deep desire to build something of my own.
What stood out the most was the alignment with my own goals: Iām ready to make the transition, step away from the corporate grind, and finally live life on my own terms.
Thanks again for creating something thatās helping physicians like me take that leap. Really strong work brother!
P.S. Applause on the excellent taste in cars. Buying an exotic is a life goal of my own.
Having the business side of locums organized into a clear, well-structured system replaced uncertainty with confidence and direction. Instead of piecing together advice from forums and guesswork, LocumOS provides a true support system physicians can rely on.
LocumOS does a great job of providing a complete system for physicians looking to get started in locums and move forward with confidence.
Like myself, most doctors come out of residency with skills focused almost exclusively on medicine. Having the business side of locums organized into a clear, well-structured system was invaluable. Instead of feeling scattered or unsure where to begin, everything was broken down into clean, digestible pieces that actually made sense. The content was efficient yet thorough, making it easy to plug into the system whenever I had a few minutes of downtime. The mobile app made this even more seamless, allowing me to stay connected throughout my day.
As a recent graduate, it felt overwhelming knowing where to startānot only as a new attending, but as a new locums physician navigating an entirely different landscape. Trying to piece things together on my own felt like sending a distress signal into online forums and hoping someone would respond. LocumOS replaces that uncertainty with a true support system. Beyond the structured resources, it offers a community where physicians at every stage can share real experiences, ask questions, and grow together. Any question, anytime, anywhereāthis is the system I know I can rely on.
Dr. Chaudhary is generous with his knowledge and supportive of docs, looking for a better way to leverage our expertise and career to maximize the return on time and expertise⦠I am no longer hesitant to dictate my hourly wage and turn down shifts that arenāt adequately reimbursed.
Dr. Chaudharyās LocumOS system is thorough and expertly arranged in bite-size clips perfect for physicians. He has a wealth of information gained over years of real time experience that would benefit anyone interested in trying out this career path. Just as he is in person, Dr Chaudhary is generous with his knowledge and supportive of docs, looking for a better way to leverage our expertise and career to maximize the return on time and experience. He is an integral force in supporting the locum community to help raise us all up.
Since working with him, I am no longer hesitant to dictate my hourly wage and turn down shifts that arenāt adequately reimbursed. This has resulted in many higher paying opportunities that I wouldāve never had otherwise.
I even learned a few things I never knew about travel perks, business organization, and credit card hacks!
Just about anyone in emergency medicine looking to learn more about Locum would benefit from this program.
The biggest transformation has been mindset ā a clear playbook and the confidence to make locums work on my terms. Thank you, Ali, for being such a life-changing mentor.
Iām an early-career Emergency Medicine physician, just transitioning from residency into my first attending role. Before working with LocumOS, I thought full-time W2 employment was the only path available to me. After spending a year in that model, I knew there had to be more. I first came across Ali on YouTube and in the EM Docs Facebook group. As I read and listened to his posts, I realized the discomfort I was feeling stemmed from knowing my career could be so much moreāand Ali confirmed that. I reached out, and he has since become a truly life-changing mentor.
Through his system, Iāve learned practical, step-by-step strategies that removed so much of the guesswork from the process. I now know how to structure my locums career intentionally, negotiate rates with confidence, and build systems that give me more control over my time and income.
The biggest transformation has been mindset. I went from feeling reactive and uncertain to feeling like Iām firmly in the driverās seat of my career. That confidence has already led to stronger contracts and greater clarity about my long-term goals.
I would highly recommend LocumOS to residents about to graduate seeking to build a sustainable and flexible locums career. Itās not just about learning the mechanicsāitās about gaining a clear playbook and the confidence to make the locums path truly work for you. And Ali has built a supportive community that makes this journey even more impactful.
Thank you, Ali, for being such a life-changing mentor.
One of the most valuable aspects of this system is the way it walks you through the steps of setting yourself up as an independent contractor. Thankfully, I was able to establish my LLC and S-Corp with the support of Ali's financial advisor and tax advisor who truly did their homework for me.
This system is an absolute game changer for physicians. As someone who graduated residency 12 years ago, I can honestly say I wish this resource had been available when I was just starting out. The transition from training to practice can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding the business and financial side of being a physician.
LocumOS makes that process clear, approachable, and empowering for residents who may not have had any exposure to these topics during training.
One of the most valuable aspects of this system is the way it walks you through the steps of setting yourself up as an independent contractor. Thankfully, I was able to establish my LLC and S-Corp with the support of Ali's financial advisor and tax advisor who truly did their homework for me. For physicians entering locums work, having a strong financial and tax foundation is essential. The single best piece of advice I can share is to partner with a CPA and tax professional who understand the unique considerations of locums and 1099 employment. LocumOS makes it clear why that matters and how to do it right.
What resonates most with me is the sense of ownership this system inspires. LocumOS isnāt just about logisticsāitās about taking your power back, knowing your worth, and building a career that reflects your goals and values. For me, thatās meant the confidence to step into full-time locums with excitement instead of uncertainty.
Iām so grateful to have had the opportunity to go through Ali's system, and I truly believe it will change the trajectory for countless residents and practicing physicians alike. LocumOS+ provides the knowledge, tools, and mindset to thriveānot just surviveāin medicine.
I have made it through the entire system. There is a lot of great info for someone who is new to the idea of 1099 work. I really like Ali's approach to professionalism and work ethic.
I have made it through the entire system. There is a lot of great info for someone who is new to the idea of 1099 work. I really like Ali's approach to professionalism and work ethic.
Overall, locums can be a daunting career choice and I think Ali has provided a very clear path for physicians who want to do locums. I am grateful for his efforts as I have a lot to learn.
āIf we donāt build our own system, we stay stuck in theirs.ā ā Ali Chaudhary M.D.
I'm Ali Chaudhary M.D. ā emergency physician, entrepreneur, and founder of LocumOS.
After years of being overworked, underpaid, and burned out in the traditional medical system, I stopped asking for permission and built my own operating system from scratch, earning over $380K/year, working just 22 weeks, and keeping total control of my schedule, my income, and my career.
Now, my mission is simple: to install that same system in every physician who's ready to stop practicing like an employee and start operating like a Physician-CEO.
Physician-Built, Physician-Tested:
Not theory. Not recruiter advice. LocumOS was built from 10 years and 1,500+ shifts of real locum practice, the exact systems used by physicians who operate on their own terms.
Specialty-Agnostic Principles, Specialty-Specific Application:
Emergency medicine, internal medicine, OB, cardiology, primary care, different fields, same operating system. The principles of autonomy apply across every specialty.
A Community of Physician-CEOs:
Access a private network of physicians who've already made the shift, doctors who negotiate from leverage, design their own schedules, and operate their careers like a business.
The Power Team:
Direct access to Ali's CPA and tax advisor who specialize in locum and 1099 physicians, entity setup, tax optimization, and ongoing strategy. No more guessing with your finances.
A Living System:
LocumOS evolves. Real-time community wins, market shifts, and new strategies get installed as updates, not as another course to consume.
A proven process designed to be installed in 3ā4 weeks; even while you're working clinically.
Get total clarityāKnow exactly what youāre worth and precisely how to achieve it.
Design your Freedom Blueprint (schedule, income, time off)
Decide your locums strategy (hybrid vs full transition)
Understand how locums actually works across your specialty
Identify your ideal opportunities and non-negotiables
Precision executionāStep-by-step action with zero wasted moves.
Entity setup (LLC or S-Corp, correctly)
Payroll and compensation structure
Credentialing system installed
Malpractice, licensing, and IMLC roadmap
Benefits framework as a 1099 physician
Stack leverageāAccelerate results through community and elite support.
Contract fundamentals and negotiation framework
Travel, housing, and logistics systems
Rewards and points strategy installed
Scheduling mastery for maximum time off
Tools, templates, and workflows fully live
The system is installed. Now you decide how far to take it.
Rate optimization
Schedule compression for extended time off
Long-term strategy refinement
Optional transition planning from W-2 if applicable
Weekly mentorship, live calls, and a community of likeminded physicians.
Live weekly implementation calls with Ali, not lectures, not webinars. You bring your contracts, your decisions, your roadblocks. Ali helps you install the system in real time.
A private community of Physician-CEOs, physicians who are actively building freedom-based careers, sharing wins, and holding each other accountable.
Direct feedback on your specific contracts, rates, and strategy, no generic advice. Your situation, your numbers, your plan.
Ongoing system updates, as the locum landscape shifts, your operating system evolves with it.
Direct access to Ali's CPA and tax advisor, specialists in locum and 1099 physician tax optimization, entity structuring, and financial strategy.
The Operating System. The Power Team. The Community.
The Full LocumOS Operating System
Every framework, template, checklist, and decision tool you need to operate as a 1099 Physician-CEO. Entity setup, credentialing, tax optimization, contract negotiation, scheduling mastery, travel systems, all installed step by step in 3ā4 weeks.
17 ACCME-Accredited CME Credits
Fully reimbursable through most employer CME funds. Most physicians cover their entire LocumOS investment before they even finish installing the system.
Weekly Implementation Calls with Ali
Direct coaching on your specific situation. Bring your contracts, your questions, your decisions. Walk away with clarity every week.
The Power Team
Direct introductions to Ali's CPA and tax advisor who specialize in locum and 1099 physicians. Entity setup, tax optimization, and ongoing financial strategy, handled by professionals who understand your world.
The Physician-CEO Community
A private network of physicians who are building freedom-based careers. Real conversations, real accountability, real results.
Priority Placement Through Locums United
Exclusive first-access job matching through Ali's locum staffing network. The system doesn't just teach you how to find contracts, it connects you directly to the best ones.
CME Curriculum Details
LocumOS includes 17 ACCME-accredited modules covering entity setup, credentialing, tax strategy, contract fundamentals, benefits, scheduling, travel optimization, and more. Full curriculum details are available upon request or during your Strategy Call with Julius.
⢠Time, financial, health, relational, spiritual
⢠Redefining success beyond income
⢠Designing a career that supports your entire life
⢠When and how to leave W-2 safely
⢠Transition mistakes that cost doctors years
⢠Timing the move correctly
⢠Step-by-step credentialing system
⢠IMLC explained clearly
⢠Claims-made vs occurrence malpractice
⢠LLC vs S-Corp without confusion
⢠Payroll, distributions, reasonable salary
⢠Avoiding costly setup errors
⢠Red flags most doctors miss
⢠How recruiters actually get paid
⢠Aligning incentives in your favor
⢠Professionalism and reputation
⢠How sites decide who gets invited back
⢠Playing the long game
⢠Health insurance strategies
⢠Disability, life, retirement
⢠Building benefits better than W-2
Module 8: Scheduling Mastery
⢠Block scheduling for massive time off
⢠Designing work around life
⢠Avoiding burnout while earning more
⢠Clauses that matter
⢠Termination, non-competes, tail coverage
⢠Protecting yourself before signing
⢠Credit card strategy for locums
⢠Turning work travel into free vacations
⢠Avoiding points mistakes
⢠Flights, hotels, housing, rentals
⢠Systems that save time and money
⢠Using off weeks intentionally
⢠Family, recovery, business, growth
⢠Credentialing, travel, finance, productivity
⢠Tools I personally use
⢠Optional leverage and brand building
⢠What matters and what doesnāt
⢠Podcasts
⢠Tools and Resources
⢠Templates, checklists, calculators
When you apply, you'll work with three people. Each person plays a specific role in helping you determine if LocumOS is the right fit.
Julius is Ali's right hand and your first point of contact. He'll confirm your application and guide you through the enrollment process. You'll hear from him immediately after you apply.


Raymond runs your Triage Call, a 15-minute diagnostic conversation where he helps you identify exactly where you stand on schedule control, income control, and career control. This isn't a sales call. It's a fit test.
Ali built the system. Before your calls, he'll walk you through the Physician Freedom Engine, the diagnostic framework that helps you see exactly what's holding you back. If you're a fit for LocumOS, your Strategy Call with Julius will map out exactly how the system gets installed for your specific situation.

"The course is clear, actionable, and exactly what I needed."
- Dr. Michael Diaz (Board Certified EM Doctor)

"LocumOS not only provides courses, but also a community."
- Dr. Padideh Ghorbani (Recent Graduate)

"Your course goes beyond how to get into Locums. Itās lifestyle and mindset changing."
- Dr Jonathon Deslouches (EM Doctor)

"A fantastic new offering for any of us in healthcare that are interested in a career in locums."
- Julie Rich (Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine)


"I'm ready to make the transition, step away from the corporate grind, and finally live life on my own terms."
- Dr. Michael Diaz (Board Certified EM Doctor)
The system is clear, actionable, and exactly what I needed. It really resonated with me, especially as someone whoās always had a strong entrepreneurial drive and a deep desire to build something of my own.
What stood out the most was the alignment with my own goals: Iām ready to make the transition, step away from the corporate grind, and finally live life on my own terms.
Thanks again for creating something thatās helping physicians like me take that leap. Really strong work brother!
P.S. Applause on the excellent taste in cars. Buying an exotic is a life goal of my own.


LocumOS does a great job of providing a complete system for physicians looking to get started in locums and move forward with confidence.
Like myself, most doctors come out of residency with skills focused almost exclusively on medicine. Having the business side of locums organized into a clear, well-structured system was invaluable. Instead of feeling scattered or unsure where to begin, everything was broken down into clean, digestible pieces that actually made sense. The content was efficient yet thorough, making it easy to plug into the system whenever I had a few minutes of downtime. The mobile app made this even more seamless, allowing me to stay connected throughout my day.
As a recent graduateā, āit felt overwhelming knowing where to start, not only as an attending but as a new locums doctor as well. To try connecting with others felt like sending out a distress signal into various online forums hoping to get an answer back. LocumsOS not only provides a system, but also a community; somewhere people with all levels of expertise can easily share their experiences and help each other grow to their full potential. Any question, anytime, anywhere, this is the place I know I can turn to.


"I am no longer hesitant to dictate my hourly wage and turn down shifts that aren't adequately reimbursed."
- Dr. Lauren Shirley (EM Attending Physician)
Dr. Chaudharyās LocumOS system is thorough and expertly arranged in bite-size clips perfect for physicians. He has a wealth of information gained over years of real time experience that would benefit anyone interested in trying out this career path. Just as he is in person, Dr Chaudhary is generous with his knowledge and supportive of docs, looking for a better way to leverage our expertise and career to maximize the return on time and experience. He is an integral force in supporting the locum community to help raise us all up.
Since working with him, I am no longer hesitant to dictate my hourly wage and turn down shifts that arenāt adequately reimbursed. This has resulted in many higher paying opportunities that I wouldāve never had otherwise.
I even learned a few things I never knew about travel perks, business organization, and credit card hacks!
Just about anyone in medicine looking to learn more about Locum would benefit from this system.

Iām an early-career Emergency Medicine physician, just transitioning from residency into my first attending role. Before working with LocumOS, I thought full-time W2 employment was the only path available to me. After spending a year in that model, I knew there had to be more. I first came across Ali on YouTube and in the EM Docs Facebook group. As I read and listened to his posts, I realized the discomfort I was feeling stemmed from knowing my career could be so much moreāand Ali confirmed that. I reached out, and he has since become a truly life-changing mentor.
Through his system, Iāve learned practical, step-by-step strategies that removed so much of the guesswork from the process. I now know how to structure my locums career intentionally, negotiate rates with confidence, and build systems that give me more control over my time and income.
The biggest transformation has been mindset. I went from feeling reactive and uncertain to feeling like Iām firmly in the driverās seat of my career. That confidence has already led to stronger contracts and greater clarity about my long-term goals.
I would highly recommend LocumOS to residents about to graduate seeking to build a sustainable and flexible locums career. Itās not just about learning the mechanicsāitās about gaining a clear playbook and the confidence to make the locums path truly work for you. And Ali has built a supportive community that makes this journey even more impactful.
Thank you, Ali, for being such a life-changing mentor.


This system is an absolute game changer for physicians. As someone who graduated residency 12 years ago, I can honestly say I wish this resource had been available when I was just starting out. The transition from training to practice can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to understanding the business and financial side of being a physician.
LocumOS makes that process clear, approachable, and empowering for residents who may not have had any exposure to these topics during training.
One of the most valuable aspects of this system is the way it walks you through the steps of setting yourself up as an independent contractor. Thankfully, I was able to establish my LLC and S-Corp with the support of Ali's financial advisor and tax advisor who truly did their homework for me. For physicians entering locums work, having a strong financial and tax foundation is essential. The single best piece of advice I can share is to partner with a CPA and tax professional who understand the unique considerations of locums and 1099 employment. LocumOS makes it clear why that matters and how to do it right.
What resonates most with me is the sense of ownership this system inspires. LocumOS isnāt just about logisticsāitās about taking your power back, knowing your worth, and building a career that reflects your goals and values. For me, thatās meant the confidence to step into full-time locums with excitement instead of uncertainty.
Iām so grateful to have had the opportunity to go through Ali's system, and I truly believe it will change the trajectory for countless residents and practicing physicians alike. LocumOS provides the knowledge, tools, and mindset to thriveānot just surviveāin medicine.


I have made it through the entire system. There is a lot of great info for someone who is new to the idea of 1099 work. I really like Ali's approach to professionalism and work ethic.
Overall, locums can be a daunting career choice and I think Ali has provided a very clear path for physicians who want to do locums. I am grateful for his efforts as I have a lot to learn.

āI just can't see myself practicing until my late 60s or 70sā
- Dr. Jonathan Desoluches (Recent Residency Graduate)

"This is mentorship!"
- Julie Rich (Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Medicine)

āW2 Burnout is realā
- Michael Diaz (Board Certified EM Doctor)

No recruiters. No middlemen. No guesswork.

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