Retirement

Many doctors struggle to retire well. The reasons for this are often complex but issues of identity, deep immersion in a professional role, and a later retirement age are common. 

Because of this, AMA Victoria has designed three programs to help doctors identify their goals, gain personal insight and establish a new balance after retirement. We use a combination of individual coaching, reflective practice and diagnostic tools. A central theme of retirement coaching is that the individual is in charge of their own decisions and development. The coach is there to facilitate the process through structured questioning, reflection, encouragement and motivation. The coach supports the doctor to accept accountability and find their own solution.

These programs can take place in-person, via webinar or over the phone. Please note: Career coaching services will continue to be available during the COVID-19 pandemic.  All services will now be delivered either via webinar (Zoom) or telephone. See below to make a booking.

Which doctors would benefit from these programs?

• Any doctor seeking support to retire well
• Any doctor starting to plan towards retirement no matter how close or far away
• Retired doctors requiring some assistance
• Doctors wondering if they are ready to retire
• Doctors looking for new ways to utilise their skills and interests

Program details and booking
 

Retirement ready chat (members only)

By scheduling a retirement ready chat, you can engage with one of our career consultants (via telephone or Zoom) for a 15-minute discussion to explore your thoughts regarding planning for retirement, whether that means restructuring clinical or non-clinical time, closing a practice, or investigating alternate medical or non-medical pathways.

INFO AND BOOKING

Retirement ‘health check’ - Are you retirement ready?

• 1 x 1 hour coaching session 
• Relevant worksheets and resources 
• 30 minute telephone debrief

3 month program 
Detailed program including strength assessment

• 3 x 1 hour monthly coaching sessions
• Strength assessment, report and debrief
• Executive Coach with extensive experience
• Email and telephone support 
• Workbook, resources, legal factsheets, where relevant.  

6 -12 month program
Comprehensive program including strength and personality assessments

• 6 x 1 hour coaching sessions, every 4-8 weeks
• Personality and strength assessments with reports and debrief
• Email and telephone support
• Workbook, resources, legal factsheets, where relevant. 

Retiring well: profiles

Retirement is a very personal journey - there is no one way to retire. Each doctor approaches it differently. For some, succession planning is considered early, while others scale down over time.

Dr Rosalind Terry
"My father took me aside in year 12 and told me no-one in the family had been to university and a girl’s not going to be the first one!"

Dr Geoff Pearce
"Reducing my hours was a good way to start the process. As a self-employed doctor, it wasn’t hard for me to do."

Dr George Santoro AO
"I slowed down gradually. Another doctor took over the practice from me and he took over some of my patients while I reduced my numbers and kept seeing patients at home."

Dr Jean Douglas
"There is no question that when you are young and free, working and travelling is beneficial to your life and work experience."

Terms and conditions

Read AMA Victoria's Professional Development and Careers Service T&Cs here.
 

Contact

For more information, contact our consultants between 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday: (03) 9280 8722 or careersadvisor@amavic.com.au.