The Aging Surgeon: Planning for Retirement Across All Stages of One's Surgical Career
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This article addresses retirement planning for surgeons across career stages, examining why many surgeons struggle to transition away from practice despite an aging workforce where over half of US surgeons are 55+ and one in seven exceed 70 years old. It explores the professional identity challenges and demographic trends shaping surgical workforce planning.
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- Over 50% of US surgeons are older than 55, with one in seven practicing beyond age 70.
- The number of aging physicians has quadrupled in the past 40 years, creating workforce planning challenges.
- Surgeons often identify strongly with their work, making retirement planning emotionally complex and frequently delayed.
- Early career planning for retirement is essential given the aging surgical workforce demographics.
- Professional identity as a surgeon can create reluctance to transition away from practice despite age-related considerations.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. The Aging Surgeon: Planning for Retirement Across All Stages of One's Surgical Career. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-01-29. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/8234
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