Resources for RetireesRetired surgeons comprise a tremendous resource of medical knowledge and experience. We recognize this and want to provide pertinent information for those retired surgeons who are interested in remaining active through volunteer activities. We understand that there are logistic and legal hurdles that may make it more difficult for retired physicians to participate as volunteers, and hope to provide insights on how these hurdles may be navigated.
We see this "Resource Center" as a central repository of such information that we hope serves to facilitate volunteerism among this valuable surgical cohort. Please feel free to provide any suggestions you may have on appropriate volunteerism resources for retired surgeons via the feedback form available in the "Contact Us" section. ___________________________________________________________________________
The American Medical Association provides a state by state list delineating licensing provisions and liability laws for physicians who wish to volunteer. To learn more, click here: State Licensing and Liability Guidelines for Volunteers
Volunteers in Health Care offers a national non-profit resource center for organizations and volunteer clinicians caring for the uninsured. This link directs you to a primer on liability coverage for physicians engaged in volunteer work: Understanding Charitable Immunity Legislation: A Volunteers in Health Care Guide
Legislation Effective October 1, 2007 the Connecticut Governor will waive medical license fees for retired physicians who volunteer more than 100 hours per year. Learn more about PA 07- 82: An Act Reducing License Renewal Fees for Retired Physicians.
The Massachusetts Medical Society partners with ProMutual Insurance to cover the liability insurance for retired physicians who deliver health care services without reimbursement to pateints at free clinics in the state. Please click on the title to learn more about this program.
One means of maintaining an active license and providing funding for volunteer work is through the flexibility afforded by engaging in locum tenens work. VISTA Staffing Solutions is a locum tenens agency with a strong commitment to the needs of medical volunteers. http://www.vistastaff.com/ |
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