March 25, 2024Monday Medscaperetirementsurveys Retirement report Nearly 70% of doctors in their 40s want to retire in their 50s or early 60s, survey reveals Medscape report finds that physicians, on average, would like to save $3.9 million to feel comfortable retiring from medicine.
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
April 1, 2022Friday retirementwork-life balance Retirement Medicine as your Second Life: What happens when the game ends? Medicine is what we do. In retirement it is or will become what we did. How will you handle the transition to a non-physician identity? Back Nine By Daniel J. Waters, DO, MA
April 26, 2016Tuesday retirement The DO revolution Watching osteopathic medicine become a global force MSUCOM communicator Pat Grauer reflects on her 43-year career serving the osteopathic medical profession.