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1Professor Emerita, University of British Columbia & Children's and Women's Health Centre of BC, Department of Pediatrics and Medical Genetics, BC's Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part A
|November 6, 2020
Summary
Retirement presents unique challenges for academics. This article explores how leveraging their expertise in later life offers new opportunities for societal contributions.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology of Education
- Academic Career Development
Background:
- The academic career trajectory involves distinct life stages, with retirement posing significant challenges.
- Increasing lifespans and improved health among academics necessitate a re-evaluation of post-retirement engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the challenges and opportunities associated with academic retirement.
- To advocate for the continued utilization of experienced academics' skills in society.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on academic career transitions.
- Analysis of demographic trends in aging academics.
- Exploration of potential avenues for continued academic contribution.
Main Results:
- Retirement is a critical, often challenging, phase for academics.
- Significant human capital resides within the aging academic population.
- Older academics remain capable of evolving, acquiring wisdom, and contributing meaningfully.
Conclusions:
- Societal and academic institutions should create pathways for continued engagement of retired academics.
- The skills and wisdom of experienced academics represent a valuable resource that should be harnessed.
- Adapting to potential health and memory changes is important, but most older academics possess enduring capacities for contribution.
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