Doctors, Want To Set Your Own Schedule & Rates?
LocumOS gives you the complete system and personal guidance to start using locums to set your own schedule, choose your own rates, and live the life you want.
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.
10+ Years Full-Time Locums
1,500+ Locum Shifts Worked
100+ Physicians Operating as Physician-CEOs
What Physician-CEOs Are Saying
For the first time I feel like I am in control of my schedule, my income, and my life. I cannot see myself going back to W2.
I started locums right out of fellowship and a lot of people tried to talk me out of it. The hardest part early on was not having guidance. I was figuring everything out on my own with no one to turn to. Joining LocumOS changed that. Having access to Ali and the community gave me real insight into EM job markets, contracts, and how to navigate this space with confidence. That alone made a huge difference. Itās been a little over a year since I fully transitioned from W2 to locums and I can honestly say I couldnāt be happier. The flexibility is priceless. For the first time, I feel like Iām in control of my schedule, my income, and my life. The LocumOS community has also been great. Being able to connect with other physicians, ask questions, and learn from people in the same position has been incredibly valuable. I canāt see myself going back to W2.
Ali and LocumOS have helped me feel more confident transitioning from W2 to 1099 work.
Ali and LocumOS have helped me feel more confident transitioning from W2 to 1099 work. Even though I had already done a lot of research and set up many components to becoming a 1099 contractor including my own PLLC, LocumOS helped ease my fear of the unknown and I think thatās invaluable to actually taking action and not getting frozen in analysis paralysis. Furthermore, Ali and the program have helped me shift my identity from being completely tied to being a physician towards medicine being a part of my identity, and I think this is a healthier outlook for our careers and in general. Lastly, there is regular engagement on new practical/actionable ideas and tools in a community of people who question the norm and have an entrepreneurial spirit. Thanks for all you do!
Joined February 2026, transitioned to full time locums in OB-GYN by March 2026.
I joined LocumOS in 2/2026 and transitioned to full time locum tenens in OB-GYN March 2026. The videos were invaluable. In addition, I joined in on several calls for coaching. I am now enjoying time, money, and location freedom. I still have alot to learn but the transition from W2 to 1099 was not as daunting as anticipated.
I joined LocumOS March 2026. Iāve watched all the videos and participate in the weekly calls. I was approved by my first site within 2 weeks.
I joined LocumOS March 2026. Iāve watched all the videos and participate in the weekly calls. The videos and Aliās guidance alone are priceless. Hearing how itās transformed other peopleās lives lets me know that this is the true path to accelerate reaching my goals and creating the life I want to live. Iām already 1099 but the idea is the same in that I donāt control my schedule and therefore my life. I havenāt officially done my 1st Locum shift but I was approved by my 1st site within 2 weeks. Iām excited for this journey. Thank you Ali.
After a significant amount of self-reflection over the past few months, Iāve come to see how becoming a locum full-time better aligns with my core values.
I recently joined LocumsOS after learning more about the program from social media. I made the decision in the past month to transition away from my full time W2 position in Emergency Medicine into full time locums, and am planning the transition full time in the fall of 2026. I initially learned about locums in 2025 and reached out to Ali last summer after seeing a post of his on EM Docs Jobs, but was initially hesitant about making the leap. At the time, it was a combination of being uncertain of the unknown, and being ācomfortable staying comfortableā in a w2 position.. However, after a significant amount of self reflection over the past few months, Iāve come to see how becoming locums full time better aligns with my core values. Through Alis book, website videos, and podcasts, it has shown me that there is a way to regain balance in my professional and personal life. I truly believe that this path not only makes for better physicians, but also makes for more balanced and fulfilled individuals. Iām looking forward to learning more along the journey and Iām excited about making the change.This resource has been invaluable!
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.
Meet The Top Doc
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.
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 3ā4 weeks; even while you're working clinically.
Phase 1
Clarity Engine
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
Phase 2
Execution Engine
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
Phase 3
LEVERAGE Engine
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
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
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 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.
Module 1: The 5 Types of Wealth
ā¢ Time, financial, health, relational, spiritual
ā¢ Redefining success beyond income
ā¢ Designing a career that supports your entire life
Module 2: Making the Switch to Locums
ā¢ When and how to leave W-2 safely
ā¢ Transition mistakes that cost doctors years
ā¢ Timing the move correctly
Module 3: Credentialing, Licensing, & Malpractice
ā¢ Step-by-step credentialing system
ā¢ IMLC explained clearly
ā¢ Claims-made vs occurrence malpractice
Module 4: Creating Your Business Entity
ā¢ LLC vs S-Corp without confusion
ā¢ Payroll, distributions, reasonable salary
ā¢ Avoiding costly setup errors
Module 5: Choosing the Right Locums Company
ā¢ Red flags most doctors miss
ā¢ How recruiters actually get paid
ā¢ Aligning incentives in your favor
Module 6: Becoming a Rockstar Locum
ā¢ Professionalism and reputation
ā¢ How sites decide who gets invited back
ā¢ Playing the long game
Module 7: Securing Benefits as a 1099
ā¢ Health insurance strategies
ā¢ Disability, life, retirement
ā¢ Building benefits better than W-2
Module 8: Scheduling Mastery
ā¢ Block scheduling for massive time off
ā¢ Designing work around life
ā¢ Avoiding burnout while earning more
Module 9: Understanding Your Contract
ā¢ Clauses that matter
ā¢ Termination, non-competes, tail coverage
ā¢ Protecting yourself before signing
Module 10: Maximizing Travel Rewards
ā¢ Credit card strategy for locums
ā¢ Turning work travel into free vacations
ā¢ Avoiding points mistakes
Module 11: Optimizing Travel
ā¢ Flights, hotels, housing, rentals
ā¢ Systems that save time and money
Module 12: Making the Most of Downtime
ā¢ Using off weeks intentionally
ā¢ Family, recovery, business, growth
Module 13: Essential Apps & Tools
ā¢ Credentialing, travel, finance, productivity
ā¢ Tools I personally use
Module 14: Social Media for Doctors
ā¢ Optional leverage and brand building
ā¢ What matters and what doesnāt
Module 15: Bonus Content
ā¢ Podcasts
ā¢ Tools and Resources
ā¢ 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. 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)
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 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)
Youāre Not the Only One Done With the Medical Matrixā¦
LocumOS+ is the ONLY physician-built system providing direct, exclusive access to premium locum contracts, proven financial strategies, and expert supportāhelping you earn more, keep more, and reclaim your freedom.
Ready to stop practicing like an employee?
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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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