Open AccessLost in Transition? Thoughts on Retirement, Part 2. “Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?”
Author(s) -
BeltranBless AnaAlicia,
Vandermeer Brent,
Paterson Alexander,
Gunstone Ian,
Kaizer Leonard,
Arnaout Angel,
Vandermeer Lisa,
Clemons Mark
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
the oncologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.176
H-Index - 164
eISSN - 1549-490X
pISSN - 1083-7159
DOI - 10.1002/onco.13808
Subject(s) - medicine , covid-19 , pandemic , plan (archaeology) , face (sociological concept) , burnout , transition (genetics) , gerontology , pathology , clinical psychology , social science , disease , archaeology , sociology , outbreak , infectious disease (medical specialty) , history , biochemistry , chemistry , gene
Although it is accepted that oncologists should plan for a future beyond full‐time oncology, there is little practical guidance for a successful transition into retirement. Previously, we provided strategies for various aspects of retirement planning. However, this became significantly more complicated as we face newer issues such as the COVID‐19 pandemic, the move to virtual patient care, greater awareness of burnout, and the increasing burden of regulatory issues such as the electronic medical record. It is evident that more prospective information is needed to guide oncologists in planning their retirement.