Ep. 75: Balancing a dermatology career, a hair‑transplant fellowship, and locum tenens work with Dr. Leah Cardwell
About this episode
Dr. Leah Cardwell discusses her journey balancing a dermatology career, a hair transplant fellowship, and locum tenens work.
Dermatologist Dr. Leah Cardwell joins us to share how she reshaped her career in 2025 by transitioning into locum tenens work while pursuing a year‑long hair transplant fellowship. Dr. Cardwell realized she wanted more flexibility to deepen her expertise in hair loss and surgical restoration — and locums became the key that made it possible. Dr. Cardwell walks through how she balances her fellowship training in Orlando with locums assignments in Alabama and South Dakota, and how she built a schedule that supports both her professional growth and her life at home in Atlanta. She discusses the learning curve of onboarding, credentialing, and the importance of strong clinic support. Dr. Cardwell also shares her passion for serving underserved communities, her long‑term goal of opening her own practice, and how she uses her social media platform, @thedermplug , to combat misinformation and educate the public about dermatology, hair loss, and the realities of locum tenens work. Whether you’re a dermatologist exploring new career paths, a physician curious about balancing locums with additional training, or simply interested in how flexibility can open new doors, Dr. Cardwell’s story…
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