Penn Gazette: Alumni Update - Carl Law (C'87 GM'96)
We are proud to share that Dr. Carl Law and Doctors First Staffing were highlighted in the University of Pennsylvania alumni magazine: Penn Gazette.
"In April 2025, I took on a new challenge and founded Doctors First Staffing, a physician-founded locum tenens company built around a simple idea: when you put doctors first, patients and hospitals benefit too. I’m still active in the OR, which keeps me grounded in the realities of clinical care and helps guide how we build smarter, more human staffing solutions." - Carl Law
Read it on page 69-70:
Woman's Day
Featured in Woman’s Day, Dr. Carl Law and Lisa Niver’s story celebrates the beauty and importance of a chosen family who lift you up, provide perspective, and make life’s challenges more manageable. Best friend's day is a reminder of the magic of true friendship and the profound impact close relationships have on both personal and professional life.
BRAVE-ish
Dr. Carl Law is featured in BRAVE-ish for a pivotal moment in 2014, when he showed up for Lisa Niver as chosen family. His compassion, steadiness, and willingness to be there—without hesitation—mirror the values that guide his leadership at Doctors First Staffing.
Woman's Day
Featured in Woman’s Day, Dr. Carl Law and Lisa Niver’s story celebrates the beauty and importance of a chosen family who lift you up, provide perspective, and make life’s challenges more manageable. Best friend's day is a reminder of the magic of true friendship and the profound impact close relationships have on both personal and professional life.
BRAVE-ish
Dr. Carl Law is featured in BRAVE-ish for a pivotal moment in 2014, when he showed up for Lisa Niver as chosen family. His compassion, steadiness, and willingness to be there—without hesitation—mirror the values that guide his leadership at Doctors First Staffing.
Who Owns the White Coat? Medscape Employed Physicians Report
Doctors First founder Carl Law is quoted in this Medscape Employed Physicians Report sharing thoughts from the perspective of a practicing physician and founder of a physician-staffing firm. The report sheds light on what employed physicians value — and what challenges remain.
5 Ways to Save on a Trip to the 2026 Olympics in Italy
Doctors First Staffing founder, Carl Law, was quoted in the November 2025 issue of Kiplinger.
Carl went with his family to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, and shared one of his favorite practical tips: "Buy a public transportation pass. For our group of six, weekly Metro cards were a game-changer — far more affordable (and faster) than relying on rideshares across a busy Olympic city."
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Penn Gazette: Alumni Update - Carl Law (C’87 GM’96)
We are proud to share that Dr. Carl Law and Doctors First Staffing were highlighted in the University of Pennsylvania alumni magazine: Penn Gazette.
“In April 2025, I took on a new challenge and founded Doctors First Staffing, a physician-founded locum tenens company built around a simple idea: when you put doctors first, patients and hospitals benefit too. I’m still active in the OR, which keeps me grounded in the realities of clinical care and helps guide how we build smarter, more human staffing solutions.” - Carl Law
Read it on page 69-70:
The Doctor Who Showed Up: How Dr. Carl Law Built a Life of Leadership, Friendship, and Purpose
From University of Pennsylvania beginnings to leading Doctors First Staffing, Dr. Carl Law’s journey reflects decades of clinical excellence, mentorship, and meaningful impact in healthcare. This profile explores how his leadership, family values, and lifelong friendship shaped a physician-focused company and a career rooted in showing up for others.
Inspirational Black men and women in medcine: Dr. Carl Law of Doctors First Staffing
We are proud to share that Dr. Carl Law, Founder of Doctors First Staffing, has been featured in the “Inspirational Black Men and Women in Medicine” series. This recognition reflects Dr. Law’s leadership, dedication to patient care, and his vision for a more thoughtful, physician-focused, and facility-friendly approach to healthcare staffing.
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The ACA Subsidy Gap and Its Toll on Primary Care
In the piece, Dr. Law highlights the real-world impact of coverage loss on both patients and physicians: “When someone skips an appointment, doesn’t take their blood pressure medication, or can’t afford it and goes to the hospital because they’ve had a stroke, all of this becomes more costly for everyone.” This perspective reflects his ongoing commitment to patient care and his deep understanding of how access, timing, and continuity of care affect outcomes across the healthcare system.
Who Owns the White Coat? Medscape Employed Physicians Report
Doctors First founder Carl Law is quoted in this Medscape Employed Physicians Report sharing thoughts from the perspective of a practicing physician and founder of a physician-staffing firm. The report sheds light on what employed physicians value — and what challenges remain.
5 Ways to Save on a Trip to the 2026 Olympics in Italy
Doctors First Staffing founder, Carl Law, was quoted in the November 2025 issue of Kiplinger.
Carl went with his family to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, and shared one of his favorite practical tips: “Buy a public transportation pass. For our group of six, weekly Metro cards were a game-changer — far more affordable (and faster) than relying on rideshares across a busy Olympic city.”
BRAVE-ish
Dr. Carl Law is featured in BRAVE-ish for a pivotal moment in 2014, when he showed up for Lisa Niver as chosen family. His compassion, steadiness, and willingness to be there—without hesitation—mirror the values that guide his leadership at Doctors First Staffing.
Woman’s Day
Featured in Woman’s Day, Dr. Carl Law and Lisa Niver’s story celebrates the beauty and importance of a chosen family who lift you up, provide perspective, and make life’s challenges more manageable. Best friend’s day is a reminder of the magic of true friendship and the profound impact close relationships have on both personal and professional life.
Who Owns the White Coat? Medscape Employed Physicians Report
Doctors First founder Carl Law is quoted in this Medscape Employed Physicians Report sharing thoughts from the perspective of a practicing physician and founder of a physician-staffing firm. The report sheds light on what employed physicians value — and what challenges remain.
5 Ways to Save on a Trip to the 2026 Olympics in Italy
Doctors First Staffing founder, Carl Law, was quoted in the November 2025 issue of Kiplinger.
Carl went with his family to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, and shared one of his favorite practical tips: “Buy a public transportation pass. For our group of six, weekly Metro cards were a game-changer — far more affordable (and faster) than relying on rideshares across a busy Olympic city.”
Woman's Day
Featured in Woman’s Day, Dr. Carl Law and Lisa Niver’s story celebrates the beauty and importance of a chosen family who lift you up, provide perspective, and make life’s challenges more manageable. Best friend's day is a reminder of the magic of true friendship and the profound impact close relationships have on both personal and professional life.
BRAVE-ish
Dr. Carl Law is featured in BRAVE-ish for a pivotal moment in 2014, when he showed up for Lisa Niver as chosen family. His compassion, steadiness, and willingness to be there—without hesitation—mirror the values that guide his leadership at Doctors First Staffing.
Inspirational Black men and women in medcine: Dr. Carl Law of Doctors First Staffing
We are proud to share that Dr. Carl Law, Founder of Doctors First Staffing, has been featured in the "Inspirational Black Men and Women in Medicine" series. This recognition reflects Dr. Law's leadership, dedication to patient care, and his vision for a more thoughtful, physician-focused, and facility-friendly approach to healthcare staffing.
View full article on:
The ACA Subsidy Gap and Its Toll on Primary Care
In the piece, Dr. Law highlights the real-world impact of coverage loss on both patients and physicians: “When someone skips an appointment, doesn’t take their blood pressure medication, or can’t afford it and goes to the hospital because they’ve had a stroke, all of this becomes more costly for everyone.” This perspective reflects his ongoing commitment to patient care and his deep understanding of how access, timing, and continuity of care affect outcomes across the healthcare system.
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The Doctor Who Showed Up: How Dr. Carl Law Built a Life of Leadership, Friendship, and Purpose
From University of Pennsylvania beginnings to leading Doctors First Staffing, Dr. Carl Law’s journey reflects decades of clinical excellence, mentorship, and meaningful impact in healthcare. This profile explores how his leadership, family values, and lifelong friendship shaped a physician-focused company and a career rooted in showing up for others.
Penn Gazette: Alumni Update - Carl Law (C'87 GM'96)
We are proud to share that Dr. Carl Law and Doctors First Staffing were highlighted in the University of Pennsylvania alumni magazine: Penn Gazette.
"In April 2025, I took on a new challenge and founded Doctors First Staffing, a physician-founded locum tenens company built around a simple idea: when you put doctors first, patients and hospitals benefit too. I’m still active in the OR, which keeps me grounded in the realities of clinical care and helps guide how we build smarter, more human staffing solutions." - Carl Law
Read it on page 69-70:
The Doctor Who Showed Up: How Dr. Carl Law Built a Life of Leadership, Friendship, and Purpose
From University of Pennsylvania beginnings to leading Doctors First Staffing, Dr. Carl Law’s journey reflects decades of clinical excellence, mentorship, and meaningful impact in healthcare. This profile explores how his leadership, family values, and lifelong friendship shaped a physician-focused company and a career rooted in showing up for others.
Penn Gazette: Alumni Update - Carl Law (C'87 GM'96)
We are proud to share that Dr. Carl Law and Doctors First Staffing were highlighted in the University of Pennsylvania alumni magazine: Penn Gazette.
"In April 2025, I took on a new challenge and founded Doctors First Staffing, a physician-founded locum tenens company built around a simple idea: when you put doctors first, patients and hospitals benefit too. I’m still active in the OR, which keeps me grounded in the realities of clinical care and helps guide how we build smarter, more human staffing solutions." - Carl Law
Read it on page 69-70:
Inspirational Black men and women in medcine: Dr. Carl Law of Doctors First Staffing
We are proud to share that Dr. Carl Law, Founder of Doctors First Staffing, has been featured in the "Inspirational Black Men and Women in Medicine" series. This recognition reflects Dr. Law's leadership, dedication to patient care, and his vision for a more thoughtful, physician-focused, and facility-friendly approach to healthcare staffing.
View full article on:
The ACA Subsidy Gap and Its Toll on Primary Care
In the piece, Dr. Law highlights the real-world impact of coverage loss on both patients and physicians: “When someone skips an appointment, doesn’t take their blood pressure medication, or can’t afford it and goes to the hospital because they’ve had a stroke, all of this becomes more costly for everyone.” This perspective reflects his ongoing commitment to patient care and his deep understanding of how access, timing, and continuity of care affect outcomes across the healthcare system.
Inspirational Black men and women in medcine: Dr. Carl Law of Doctors First Staffing
We are proud to share that Dr. Carl Law, Founder of Doctors First Staffing, has been featured in the "Inspirational Black Men and Women in Medicine" series. This recognition reflects Dr. Law's leadership, dedication to patient care, and his vision for a more thoughtful, physician-focused, and facility-friendly approach to healthcare staffing.
View full article on:
The ACA Subsidy Gap and Its Toll on Primary Care
In the piece, Dr. Law highlights the real-world impact of coverage loss on both patients and physicians: “When someone skips an appointment, doesn’t take their blood pressure medication, or can’t afford it and goes to the hospital because they’ve had a stroke, all of this becomes more costly for everyone.” This perspective reflects his ongoing commitment to patient care and his deep understanding of how access, timing, and continuity of care affect outcomes across the healthcare system.