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    Laila M. Mohammad, MD, FAANS

    Pediatric Neurosurgeon
    Medical City Children's Hospital/Medical City Dallas

    Laila Mohammad, MD, is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Medical City Children's Hospital in Dallas, Texas, who leveraged locum tenens practice as a strategic career tool during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. After securing employment during an uncertain hiring landscape, she transitioned to both pediatric and adult neurosurgical locums to explore different practice models, institutions, and cultures before committing to a permanent position. During this period, she remained actively engaged in clinical research, medical student and resident education at multiple sites, and organized neurosurgery, including leadership roles within the Pediatric Section and the Council of State Neurological Societies (CSNS). Her experience highlights how locums can be used intentionally to align professional values, clinical interests, and long-term career goals.

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