MAM-E - So You're Thinking of Retirement? Baltimore 1-2 10:00 - 12:00
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MAM-E.1
10:00 Transitioning HPS Full Membership to Emeritus Status BP Chu, MSKCC
; LD Cochran*, Sandia
Abstract: The Health Physics Society recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of later career Health Physicists in the field and offers an emeritus membership option to recognize this important transition. HPS members are eligible for Emeritus status if they are are former full members who have 1) reached the age of 60 or ceased to function professionally in the field of radiation protection because of permanent disability, (2) retired from active employment, and (3) held membership in the Society at least 10 consecutive years prior to reaching the age of 60 or becoming permanently disabled. As an HPS Emeritus, members continue to receive the same privileges as a full member at a fraction of the cost. We will provide guidance with tailored instructions on how later career Health Physicists can transition to an Emeritus membership. For the society to continue to thrive, we want our members to stay on during their career and particularly near the end of their career as Emeritus members to contribute their time, experience, and wealth of knowledge.
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MAM-E.2
10:15 So You're Thinking of Retirement? Options for the Later Career Health Physicist DJ Allard*, ACC
Abstract: The Mentorship and Membership Committees will present a special session to highlight some resources for later career health physicists as they look to transition their roles at work and within the HPS. The session will be 90-minutes, offering a tutorial on HPS membership categories as well as perspectives from three individuals, followed by a panel discussion. The session will lead with Lainy Cochran and Bae Chu from the Membership Committee, tailoring specific instructions for how to transition to an Emeritus membership status and the benefits of engaging with HPS even as one’s career changes. The three speakers include Dave Allard, Mike Sheetz, and Deborah Scroggs, who will offer their unique expertise on the theme, “How to take the next step - retirement - personal perspectives.” The session will conclude with a panel discussion to ask speakers to comment further on how they value health physics outside of their work lives and any advice they would offer to peers at a similar career stage as well as students or early career professionals.
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MAM-E.3
10:30 So You’re Thinking of Retirement? Options for the Later Career Health Physicist MA Sheetz*, Retired
Abstract: The Mentorship and Membership Committees will present a special session to highlight some resources for later career health physicists as they look to transition their roles at work and within the HPS. The session will be 90-minutes, offering a tutorial on HPS membership categories as well as perspectives from experienced individuals, followed by a panel discussion. The session will lead with Lainy Cochran/Bae Chu from the Membership Committee, tailoring specific instructions for how to transition to an Emeritus membership status and the benefits of engaging with HPS even as one’s career changes. The speakers include Dave Allard, Mike Sheetz, Deborah Scroggs, and Richard Vetter, who will offer their unique expertise on the theme, “How to take the next step - retirement - personal perspectives.” The session will conclude with a panel discussion to ask speakers to comment further on how they value health physics outside of their work lives and any advice they would offer to peers at a similar career stage as well as students or early career professionals.
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MAM-E.4
10:45 How to take the next step - retirement - personal perspectives DM Scroggs*, Retired
Abstract: The Mentorship and Membership Committees will present a special session to highlight some resources for later career health physicists as they look to transition their roles at work and within the HPS. The session will offer a tutorial on membership categories as well as perspectives from experienced individuals, followed by a panel discussion. Debra Scroggs will offer her unique expertise on the theme, “How to take the next step - retirement - personal perspectives.” The session will conclude with a panel discussion to ask speakers to comment further on how they value health physics outside of their work lives and any advice they would offer to peers at a similar career stage as well as students or early career professionals.
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MAM-E.5
11:00 So, You’re Thinking of Retirement? Options for the Later Career Health Physicist RJ Vetter*, Mayo Clinic
Abstract: Are you feeling burnt out? Do you no longer feel happy at work? Would you like to continue working in health physics part time? Is your health declining? Are you financially prepared for retirement? If the answer to some or all these questions is yes, or even maybe, perhaps it is time to consider retirement. Can you retire and still value health physics outside of your work life? When I answered these questions in 2010, I wanted to work part time, but Mayo Clinic needed a fulltime Radiation Safety Officer. Even the Mayo health physics positions were fulltime. Lucky for me, my assistant RSO was eager and prepared to replace me making for a smooth transition. Also, lucky for me, the Health Physics Society was looking for a Federal Agency Liaison. So, I retired from Mayo and went to work for HPS – yes, I could value health physics outside my primary career work life. After four years, I felt it was time to switch career goals again. Here is my story. I don’t suggest that anyone else use my career/retirement pathway as a template for theirs, but it might provide some food for thought.
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MAM-E.6
11:15 Retirement?: A Non-retired Person's POV CA Little*, Two Lines, Inc.
Abstract: Some folks count down the days until they get to quit the job they don’t really like all that much. I’ve never really had that choice, for a variety of reasons. So, what do I think would make for a good retirement? I’ll give you my point of view based on observing a good many folks I’ve known over the years who had a good life after leaving their work environment.
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MAM-E.7
11:30 Panel Discussion
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