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The ageing surgeon.

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  • 1Memphis, Tenn. From the University of Tennessee and the Plastic Surgery Group of Memphis.

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Many senior surgeons continue practicing due to various factors, and the optimal retirement age remains a critical question. This study explores reasons for delayed retirement among plastic surgeons, drawing parallels with airline pilot career timelines.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Practice Management
  • Surgical Career Longevity
  • Geriatric Surgery

Background:

  • Understanding the factors influencing surgeon retirement decisions is crucial for workforce planning and patient safety.
  • The aging surgeon population presents unique challenges and opportunities within the medical field.
  • There is a need to define appropriate retirement timelines for surgeons to ensure optimal performance and patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the primary reasons why senior plastic surgeons opt not to retire.
  • To explore the optimal timing for surgeon retirement by drawing an analogy with commercial airline pilots.
  • To provide insights into the decision-making process of surgeons regarding career longevity.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research methodology involving in-depth interviews.
  • Conducted interviews with 21 senior plastic surgeons to gather perspectives on retirement.
  • Utilized an analogical framework comparing surgeon careers to commercial airline pilot retirement models.

Main Results:

  • Identified key factors influencing senior plastic surgeons' decisions to continue practicing.
  • Explored the perceived benefits and drawbacks of delayed retirement from the surgeons' viewpoint.
  • Established a comparative analysis between surgeon and pilot retirement considerations.

Conclusions:

  • Surgeon retirement decisions are multifactorial, influenced by professional, personal, and economic factors.
  • The analogy with commercial airline pilots offers a novel perspective on establishing retirement benchmarks for surgeons.
  • Further research is needed to develop evidence-based guidelines for surgeon retirement.