Is it OK for a physician to retire early?

This is a tough post to write. I struggle with this issue daily. Is it OK for a physician to retire early? The obvious answer is: yes. Each individual should live their life as they see fit. But with a continued shortage of physicians (granted this is more in rural areas and not big metropolitan cities), and the time, money and resources required for training physicians, is it selfish to quit early. Should we be working until 65? Here are some doctor downsides: Doctors retire early? If I look back at my career (albeit a short one thus far), it is rare to see a physician retire in their 40s. Most of us don’t start working until we are 30 at the earliest. And some, such as neurosurgeons or other subspecialties, may be in their mid 30s. By then, to retire in your 30’s after all those years of work would be near impossible. Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Physician Primary Care Specialist Source Type: blogs