Clinical independence for surgeons refers to the conditions in which individual surgeons are free to use their professional judgment when caring for and treating their patients without undue or inappropriate interference from other people or parties. Surgeons become medical specialists through extensive training and experience, evaluating data to create recommendations for patients. Patients want their doctors to be free to prescribe clinically acceptable treatments, even while they have the … [Read more...]
Opportunities for Surgeons Transitioning Away From Practice
Being a surgeon, like any other job, has advantages and disadvantages. Although the income is frequently higher than in other professions, it is not without its challenges. Long hours, bureaucracy and rising demands have driven many surgeons to seek alternative opportunities. Others wish to change their surroundings or pursue new interests. Whatever the cause, there are numerous alternative career routes for surgeons, many of which provide similar pay and more time for family and other … [Read more...]
Revive Your Surgical Career Before Retirement
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...]
NexGen’s Physician Retirement Options
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...]
Rediscover Why You Practice Medicine
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...]
What to Know About Moving to Part-Time Surgery
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...]