For many physicians, age isn’t the most important factor in deciding when to retire. Instead, they often feel a strong motivation to continue caring for patients as long as they're willing and able, often by providing essential services at community hospitals. Furthermore, some physicians aren’t financially ready to retire when they reach retirement age, even though they may want to reduce their work hours. NexGen offers a solution to this dilemma with a more gradual transition from full-time … [Read more...]

The days of a traditional timeline for retirement seem to be fading. More and more surgeons are choosing to work well into retirement age. Oftentimes, there are multiple factors that drive this decision. One of the top reasons for delaying retirement is because experienced surgeons feel they still have more to give to their careers. However, if they desire a better work/life balance, there are few options out there. NexGen offers a way to improve that work/life balance by eliminating the … [Read more...]

After spending decades in the classroom, years in the lab, countless nights worked during residency and hundreds of thousands of dollars on education, physicians deserve to absolutely love their jobs. However, this is not always the case. Many physicians experience debilitating burnout more than once in their careers. With a surgical career being such a long-term commitment that requires mental, physical and emotional strength, how do you rediscover why you practice medicine?  Overcoming … [Read more...]

Pressures on surgeons have reached an all-time high thanks to sicker patients, staffing challenges, increasing responsibilities and heavy administrative burdens. Understandably, fed-up surgeons are interested in moving to part-time surgery to achieve a better work-life balance. Part-time surgeons are the foundation of our business at NexGen Surgical, and we’re here to assure you that it is entirely possible to let go of your bustling urban practice in exchange for a slower pace—without taking a … [Read more...]

At NexGen Surgical, we strongly believe surgeons deserve happiness. After spending so much time, energy and money on medical education and working hard to meet the needs of patients, surgeons should feel fulfilled in every aspect of their lives. When this is not the case, it may be time to consider a job change. As experts in helping surgeons find careers that support healthier work-life balances, we are pleased to share some valuable tips on making a career change as a surgeon.  Make a … [Read more...]

As a surgeon, it is important to keep your curriculum vitae (CV) updated. If you are an experienced surgeon interested in pursuing a new opportunity that requires an updated CV, we are here to help. In this post, we will share helpful tips to make the process seamless.  Proper CV Length and Four CV “Must-Haves” Even though there is no “right” or “wrong” length for a CV, length is often a top differentiator between a new physician’s CV and a more experienced physician’s CV. At a … [Read more...]