Surgeons age?

Question

What type of surgeons can stay in practice the longest.. * im ean age factor) uptill what age cana a plastic surgeon do surgerys?? what hapens after??

Answer 1

Surgeons approach their working life in a wide variety of ways, and there is very little that you can say that effectively describes the entire group! However, one thing that you might be able to say about all surgeons is that they've had to overcome tremendous numbers of hurdles to get to do what they do, and they've sacrificed and delayed their working life many years compared to people going into other professions.

The dedication that is required to go into surgery frequently leads to a lifestyle of intense work-ethic and work-priority. Surgeons would therefore tend to continue in their chosen careers long after other types of professionals tend to retire.

I, myself, am a surgeon and I love what I do. I am early in my career and I can envision continuing both as a surgeon and as a clinical instructor of surgery in a residency program long after the age of 65, health permitting.

I have known many surgeons who have done just that. They continued to work as surgeons and as teachers until they no longer had the strength or the stamina to continue. I know several that no longer operate, but they continue to show up to the early morning teaching conferences just to be present and continue to stimulate their minds with all things surgical.

My father was a neurosurgeon. He worked until the age of 67 and kept a very active pace right up until he was forced to retire because of a heart condition. Now, as a retired physician, he's more active than ever. He maintains his medical license, performs consulting jobs, participates in non-medical academics. Many people half his age wouldn't be able to keep up with him, and his pace is leisurely compared to when he operated!

There are, of course, surgeons who get out early. Some people become dissatisfied with their lives as surgeons and leave to enter other careers, and some just have a limit to how long they are willing to continue working before retiring. The politics of medicine become more complex and less doctor-friendly every year. Some surgeons become bitter and feel as though their career choice is being de-valued by society.

The bottom line is that surgeons retire when they are good and ready, and that could be early, late or never. The choice to become a surgeon leads to a difficult life, but one that I personally love. If you are thinking about entering medicine in order to become some type of surgeon, then my recommendation is to do so only if you find that you really love the field, and not for other peripheral benefits such as money or prestige - which are increasingly in jeopardy.

I hope that answers your question. Feel free to contact me if you need to clarify.

Answer 2

I thought I heard it was 65. they can always help.