Infographic: Not Ready to Retire? Semi-Retirement Options for Physicians
September 27th, 2013 0 Min readIn the United States, 65 is an important number. Age 65 means you've earned the right to say goodbye to the office and hello to all the things you've always wanted to do. But what if you're not ready to give up your old job?
Many physicians find that when it's time to retire, they want to keep practicing medicine. Fortunately, retirement is not the only choice. Semi-retirement can be a great option. Doctors can continue to practice on their own terms, putting in fewer hours each week but continuing to help patients.
See also: Physician Retirement Planning - Are You Ready?
The infographic below shows some of the benefits of semi-retirement as well as the possible arrangements, including locum tenens, part-time contract work, and academic positions.
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