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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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Research to address senior women physicians’ challenges

They helped break barriers in medicine. Now, senior female physicians face daunting challenges such as retirement planning and parental caregiving.

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Nearing retirement, one physician sees no time to rest

This small-town family physician is ready to retire, but wonders about who will fill his shoes.

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Life after medicine: 3 keys to a fulfilling retirement

Watercoloring, woodworking and poetry have replaced “baby whispering” for this retired neonatologist.

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Nuanced approach needed to assure senior physician competency

The growing number of senior physicians in the workforce is bringing attention to the question of whether age-based competency screening may be necessary. Challenges to establishing a national screening program include designing an evidence-based screening process, determining the appropriate body to administer screening, and striking the right balance between patient protection and fairness to senior physicians.

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Harnessing senior physicians' expertise: Taking on new roles

Older physicians have invaluable expertise to pass on. Senior physicians need ways that let them pursue professional mentoring, teaching and meaningful community involvement.

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Physicians find new ways to practice medicine after retirement: Encore careers

Not all physicians want to retire to a warm beach. Many seek to continue using their medical skills, working around the world in resource poor settings. One retiree physician tells what it’s like to work in Antarctica.

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Key stakeholders explore assessment of aging physicians

Findings from AMA report on senior physicians prompted key stakeholders from physician, hospital and patient safety organizations met to look issues of physician assessment and competence.

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Competency and retirement: Evaluating the senior physician

For senior physicians, retiring can be linked to clinical competency. An AMA Council on Medical Education report took a look at evaluating their ability to provide safe and effective patient care.

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What to consider when planning a practice exit strategy

A client practice services manager at Wells Fargo Practice Finance recommends physicians begin planning their practice exit strategy three to five years in advance. Learn what you should keep in mind as you plan to transition out of your medical practice.

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