Retired Surgeons’ Reflections on Their Careers

Stolarski, Allan; Moseley, Jennifer M.; O’Neal, Patrick; Whang, Edward E.; Kristo, Gentian

doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2019.5476

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“…It may be worthwhile to offer the surveys in more than one medium, such as via phone call or mailed paper form, in addition to providing an electronic option, as has been done in analogous studies involving this generation of physicians. 8 Another significant limitation of this study lies in the presentation of details within the confines of this article. The free responses provided by the plastic surgeons are brief, which potentially miss both nuance and contextualization as they are presented here.…”

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Reflections on a Career in Plastic Surgery: A National Survey of Retired Surgeons

Veeramani

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Elmer

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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Introduction: Retired plastic surgeons can provide valuable insights for the greater plastic surgery community. The purpose of this study was to gather demographics, personal reflections, and advice for a career in plastic surgery from retired American plastic surgeons. Methods: An email survey was distributed to 825 members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons during September 2021. The survey distribution was designed to engage members of the plastic surgery community, who were retired from surgical practice in the United States. The form consisted of 29 questions, five of which were free response. Descriptive statistical analyses were performed. Results: A total of 214 completed surveys were received, with a response rate of 25.9%. The average age at retirement was 67.6 years. The majority of respondents were men (87.6%) and White (93.3%); 46.9% of surgeons practiced at individual private practice. Ninety percent of surgeons indicated that they would choose to practice as a plastic surgeon again. Free responses provided positive career reflections and advice for young plastic surgeons regarding navigating the changing landscape of healthcare. Conclusions: Retired plastic surgeons are interested in engaging with the plastic surgery community and demonstrate continued interest in the future of the field. Efforts can be made to avail the field of their expertise and experience.

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Reflections on a Career in Plastic Surgery: A National Survey of Retired Surgeons

Veeramani

Comer

Elmer

et al. 2022

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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“…Furthermore, the pandemic has allowed us, indeed forced us, to reflect on those parts of life and work that are most important and rewarding 2 . Retired surgeons have a unique perspective to understand progression, fulfilment and regret across a career 3,4 …”

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Career reflections of retired surgeons

Hewitt

Ashford

2022

ANZ Journal of Surgery

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“…A paper that came out in JAMA Surgery recently asked retired surgeons, "What would you have done differently?" 31 Their top answers were: (1) They would have spent more time with their family and on wellness and (2) they would have joined a less stressful practice environment. Pay attention.…”

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Association for Academic Surgery Presidential Address—Fanning the Burnout Fire: How Our Misconceptions and Good Intentions Could Fail Tomorrow's Surgeons

Bilimoria

2021

Journal of Surgical Research

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Retired Surgeons’ Reflections on Their Careers

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Cited by 31 publications

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Reflections on a Career in Plastic Surgery: A National Survey of Retired Surgeons

Reflections on a Career in Plastic Surgery: A National Survey of Retired Surgeons

Career reflections of retired surgeons

Association for Academic Surgery Presidential Address—Fanning the Burnout Fire: How Our Misconceptions and Good Intentions Could Fail Tomorrow's Surgeons

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