Future-Proofing Strategies for Urban and Rural Physician Recruiting and Retention

Dr. Miechia Esco is a board-certified locum tenens Vascular Surgeon and Chief Medical Resource Advisor at LocumTenens.com. A physician licensed in 15 U.S. states and territories, Dr. Esco has been practicing locums medicine for over a decade with a focus on delivering high-quality care to underserved communities. She has trained and practiced in various environments, including academia, military medicine and private practice, and holds expertise in vascular surgery and wound care pathologies. Over the course of her career, Dr. Esco has also been instrumental in the enhancement of vascular surgery service lines, helping connect more patients with the care they need.

In her capacity as chief medical resource advisor, Dr. Esco utilizes her unique expertise to positively impact the healthcare staffing industry and locum tenens medicine. Since assuming this position in 2020, she has been instrumental in helping advance LocumTenens.com’s deep commitment to clinicians, playing a key role in the launch of strategic technology initiatives and in enhancing the clinician and associate experience. Prior to her current role, Dr. Esco served as a consultative member on LocumTenens.com’s Customer Advisory Board for several years. She started her clinical career in private practice and is a former Major in the United States Air Force.

Dr. Esco earned a bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology from Hampton University and completed the M.D./PH. D. program (Cell Biology) at Wayne State University. Her postgraduate training in General Surgery was completed at the University of Massachusetts, Thoracic Surgery at Keesler Air Force Base/Biloxi Veterans Affairs Hospital, Vascular Surgery at the Detroit Medical Center and Master of Business Administration from Brandeis University.

Throughout her tenure, Dr. Esco has received various awards and was named National Staffing Employee of the Year by the American Staffing Association in 2023. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons, Society of Vascular Surgeons and Sigma Xi- Scientific Research Society. Outside of work, Dr. Esco is a certified yoga teacher, world traveler and mountaineer.

Amelia Vietri is a Senior Vice President and Partner at LocumTenens.com, leading the Women’s Health, Urology, Otolaryngology and Dermatology service lines.  She began her career with LocumTenens.com in 2008, primarily focused on clinician recruitment efforts. Amelia later moved into leadership roles, specializing in the growth and development of new service lines for the company.

Amelia received her Bachelor of Business Administration from the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia with an emphasis in Marketing. Since joining LocumTenens.com, she has received numerous awards and recognitions, most notably, achieving Partner in 2017.