Stop practicing like an employee. Start operating like a Physician-CEO.

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 – 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 – over your schedule, your rates, and how you practice medicine.

10+ Years Full-Time Locums

1,500+ Locum Shifts Worked

100+ Physicians Operating as Physician-CEOs

What Physician-CEOs Are Saying

Dr. Michael Diaz

I’m ready to make the transition, step away from the corporate grind, and finally live life on my own terms. Your story and the structure you’ve built through your system really inspired me.

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Dr. Padideh Ghorbani

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.

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Dr. Lauren Shirley

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 aren’t adequately reimbursed.

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Dr. Mobolaji Fowose

The biggest transformation has been mindset — a clear playbook and the confidence to make locums work on my terms. Thank you, Ali, for being such a life-changing mentor.

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Dr. Amy Macher

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.

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Dr. Joshua Lewis

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.

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Meet The Top Doc

ā€œIf we don’t build our own system, we stay stuck in theirs.ā€ — Ali Chaudhary M.D.

I'm Ali Chaudhary M.D. — 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.

Why LocumOS is Different

  • 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.

How LocumOS Installs Autonomy

A proven process designed to be installed in 3–4 weeks; even while you're working clinically.

Phase 1

Clarity Engine

Get total clarity—Know exactly what you’re 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

Phase 2

Execution Engine

Precision execution—Step-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

Phase 3

LEVERAGE Engine

Stack leverage—Accelerate 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

Phase 4

SCALE Engine

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

Typical first-year outcomes for Physician-CEOs who install the system:

Increased locums earnings: $45,000+ | Tax savings via proper structure: $35,000+ | Travel and points optimization: $20,000+ |Time saved with systems: 100+ hours

That's over $100,000 in first-year upside, from a single installation.

What Makes LocumOS the Accelerator

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.

What Gets Installed When You Join LocumOS

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 3–4 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.

Module 1: The 5 Types of Wealth

• Time, financial, health, relational, spiritual

• Redefining success beyond income

• Designing a career that supports your entire life

Module 2: Making the Switch to Locums

• When and how to leave W-2 safely

• Transition mistakes that cost doctors years

• Timing the move correctly

Module 3: Credentialing, Licensing, & Malpractice

• Step-by-step credentialing system

• IMLC explained clearly

• Claims-made vs occurrence malpractice

Module 4: Creating Your Business Entity

• LLC vs S-Corp without confusion

• Payroll, distributions, reasonable salary

• Avoiding costly setup errors

Module 5: Choosing the Right Locums Company

• Red flags most doctors miss

• How recruiters actually get paid

• Aligning incentives in your favor

Module 6: Becoming a Rockstar Locum

• Professionalism and reputation

• How sites decide who gets invited back

• Playing the long game

Module 7: Securing Benefits as a 1099

• 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

Module 9: Understanding Your Contract

• Clauses that matter

• Termination, non-competes, tail coverage

• Protecting yourself before signing

Module 10: Maximizing Travel Rewards

• Credit card strategy for locums

• Turning work travel into free vacations

• Avoiding points mistakes

Module 11: Optimizing Travel

• Flights, hotels, housing, rentals

• Systems that save time and money

Module 12: Making the Most of Downtime

• Using off weeks intentionally

• Family, recovery, business, growth

Module 13: Essential Apps & Tools

• Credentialing, travel, finance, productivity

• Tools I personally use

Module 14: Social Media for Doctors

• Optional leverage and brand building

• What matters and what doesn’t

Module 15: Bonus Content

• Podcasts

• Tools and Resources

• Templates, checklists, calculators

Your LocumOS Enrollment Process

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 Black

Chief of Staff

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 Varvel

Locum Success Manager

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.

Dr. Ali Chaudhary

Founder

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.

This is a two-step process by design.

The Triage Call determines if we can help. The Strategy Call determines how. Not everyone is accepted into LocumOS. We only work with physicians who are serious about building autonomy.

TESTIMONIALS

"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. It’s 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)

These Physician-CEOs installed the system. Here's what changed.

"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 who’s 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: I’m ready to make the transition, step away from the corporate grind, and finally live life on my own terms.

Thanks again for creating something that’s 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.

"From Residency to Locums, With a System That Works."

- Dr. Padideh Ghorbani (Recent Graduate)

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 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. Chaudhary’s 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 aren’t adequately reimbursed. This has resulted in many higher paying opportunities that I would’ve 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.

"The biggest transformation has been mindset."

- Dr. Mobolaji Fowose (Attending Physician)

I’m 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 more—and Ali confirmed that. I reached out, and he has since become a truly life-changing mentor.

Through his system, I’ve 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 I’m firmly in the driver’s 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. It’s not just about learning the mechanics—it’s 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.

"LocumOS is an absolute game changer for emergency medicine physicians. "

- Dr. Amy Macher, MD, MPH

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 isn’t just about logistics—it’s about taking your power back, knowing your worth, and building a career that reflects your goals and values. For me, that’s meant the confidence to step into full-time locums with excitement instead of uncertainty.

I’m 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 thrive—not just survive—in medicine.

"You have provided a very clear path for physicians who want to do locums"

- Dr. Joshua Lewis (EM Doctor)

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.

ā€œI 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)

ā€œW2 Burnout is realā€

- Michael Diaz (Board Certified EM Doctor)

You’re Not the Only One Done With the Medical Matrix…

LocumOS+ is the ONLY physician-built system providing direct, exclusive access to premium locum contracts, proven financial strategies, and expert support—helping you earn more, keep more, and reclaim your freedom.

Ready to stop practicing like an employee?

Apply for LocumOS and start operating like a Physician-CEO.

Guarantee & Risk Reversal

Your investment is fully protected by our CME reimbursement guarantee. If you install the system, leverage the coaching and community, and don't experience measurable financial improvement, we'll work directly with you until you do.

No recruiters. No middlemen. No guesswork.

Just the operating system for total locum autonomy.

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