Lost in Transition? Thoughts on Retirement, Part 2. “Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?”

Abstract

While accepting 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, as well as the increasing burden of regulatory issues such as the electronic medical record (EMR). It is evident that more prospective information is needed to guide oncologists in planning their retirement.