What physicians want to do in retirement, in and out of medicine

Travel is a main retirement goal among physicians, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Physicians Eye Retirement Report.”

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The report polled 1,017 physicians across more than 29 specialties from May 4 to June 15.

Here are the retirement goals for physicians outside of medicine:

  1. Traveling: 84% of physicians
  2. Leisure activities: 78%
  3. Dining out: 28%
  4. Charitable contributions: 27%
  5. Financial gifting to family: 27%
  6. Investments: 21%
  7. Second home: 17%
  8. Other: 7%

Here are the goals for physicians looking to stay current on medicine in retirement:

  1. Tracking new medical developments: 55%
  2. Reading medical journals: 47%
  3. Participating in medical societies: 25%

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