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¹Comisión Nacional de Arbitraje Médico, México. gfajardo@conamed.gob.mx

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Physician retirement planning is crucial but understudied. This symposium explores key aspects of medical retirement, including psychological impacts and age-related malpractice risks.

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Area of Science:

Medical Professionalism
Geriatric Medicine
Physician Well-being

Context:

Physician retirement is a significant yet under-researched professional transition.
Limited existing literature on the multifaceted nature of medical retirement.

Purpose:

To address the scarcity of research on physician retirement.
To provide a comprehensive overview of critical retirement considerations for physicians.

Summary:

Discusses essential elements of medical retirement planning.
Examines the impact of retirement on physicians' family dynamics and psychological health.
Addresses concerns regarding medical-surgical retirement and potential age-related malpractice.

Impact:

Highlights the need for further research into physician retirement.
Informs strategies for smoother physician transitions into retirement.
Raises awareness of age-related challenges in medical practice and retirement.