Feb. 28, 2025Friday CMEeducationretirement The joy of learning After retiring from medicine, keeping up (for the fun of it) Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA, talks about retiring and then having the time and freedom to learn about areas of medicine outside of his specialty. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
Nov. 27, 2024Wednesday retirement A strong finish The 3 S’s: What you must have in your possession when you retire Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA, shares three keys to retiring contentedly. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
July 31, 2024Wednesday retirement Looking within Approaching retirement: Asking, ‘Am I OK to keep working?’ A retired DO shares insights on how physicians can determine whether continuing to work is in their (and their patients’) best interests. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
May 31, 2024Friday DO & student voicesretirement Mile marker 20 reasons to love and hate retirement As he approaches five years of retirement, Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA, shares his thoughts about the journey so far. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
Feb. 29, 2024Thursday DO & student voicesfamilyhealth careretirement Caring for loved ones The ‘doctor’ treatment: How to vet physicians for ourselves and those we love One of the perks of a long career in medicine is having the knowledge and the contacts needed to expertly navigate the health care system when searching for a doctor. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
Nov. 1, 2023Wednesday retirement Honoring our heroes Retiring from medicine: The pain of losing our mentors and role models It’s sad when our respected mentors pass away. It is also an inevitable part of retirement. However, there are ways in which we can carry on our mentors’ legacy. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
Aug. 1, 2023Tuesday DO & student voicespastretirement Rearview mirror Reminiscing after retirement: The joys and dangers of looking back Some days the pull of the past seems a little more palpable, like when the air is heavy with static electricity ahead of a thunderstorm. Other days that same past seems like a different life. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
April 3, 2023Monday retirement Making a transition The Retirement Zone: Occupying a different kind of space Our exit from the workforce heralds our re-entry and splashdown into a domestic life we likely have never experienced before in its entirety. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
Jan. 3, 2023Tuesday retirement Life changes Retiring from medicine: Knowing when it’s time to get out My colleagues often ask me how to tell if it’s really time to retire. The answer is surprisingly simple. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
Oct. 1, 2022Saturday retirement Golden years The pros and cons of staying involved in medicine after retiring There are many ways to “stay in the game” after retiring from active practice or scaling down one’s workload. Let’s explore some of them. Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA