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Know these terms to start planning for physician retirement

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Top considerations for physicians ahead of retirement
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Key to senior physicians’ retirement: Understanding the taxman

To ensure their decades of hard work are rewarded, senior physicians should heed these expert tips on minimizing their tax burden during retirement.

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SPS member profile: John Bramhall, MD, PhD

Learn more about SPS member John Bramhall, MD, PhD, associate medical director of the Harborview Medical Center.

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Senior Physician Section Member Spotlight
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SPS member profile: Louise Andrew, MD, JD

Learn more about SPS member Louise Andrew, MD, JD, a retired emergency medicine physician.

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How short-term financial goals undermine doctors' retirement plans

Retirement planning is top goal for doctors and other medical professionals, but shorter-term financial challenges often interfere with sticking to a plan.

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COVID-19 uncertainty shouldn’t stop young doctors’ financial plans

The pandemic is making for topsy-turvy financial markets, but young physicians still have solid reasons to look at the long term in planning for their golden years.

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Senior doctors: Protect your retirement assets amid COVID-19 downturn

Even as the markets reel on pandemic news, many physicians can still retire as planned. Learn how a careful withdrawal strategy can help you when markets rebound.

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Doctors: Want to serve in pandemic hot spot? What you must know

The AMA connects physicians and other health professionals with the information they need to help in areas hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Retired doctors hear COVID-19 battle call, look for ways to help

Retired physicians are responding to the call to join the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, but finding an appropriate role can take some digging.

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6 keys for retired physicians considering return to practice

Many states ease physician reentry as the COVID-19 pandemic strains the health workforce. AMA offers expert guidance for senior physicians pondering a comeback.

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