Many doctors never retire and continue to treat patients until the very end. So, physicians must assess their own capabilities as they get older
Physicians with a private practice have no retirement age. In teaching hospitals, it used to be 58 years, which was later increased to 65. Very few physicians opt for a total retirement. As they age, surgeons take the help of assistants. Some opt for semi-retirement, which means working for limited hours and not encouraging emergency intensive care admissions. These keep you awake most of the night.
Whether there should be a mandatory retirement age remains a hotly debated topic in the US, where 30% of the doctors are seniors, according to the American Medical Association (AMA).
Whether there should be a mandatory retirement age remains a hotly debated topic in the US, where 30% of the doctors are seniors, according to the American Medical Association (AMA).