This episode looks at one of the biggest steps in a physician's career: retirement. It's common to avoid thinking about retirement, and the idea can sometimes come as a shock—professionally, personally, or financially. This month, we speak with physicians both in and out of retirement, as well as two psychiatrists whose research focuses on medical professionals' identity.

Guests
A/Prof Jill Sewell FRACP (Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne)
A/Prof Carmelle Peisah FRANZCP (Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist, Conjoint Professor UNSW, Clinical Associate Professor University of Sydney)
Dr Chanaka Wijeratne FRANZCP (Prince of Wales Hospital, Conjoint Associate Professor University of Notre Dame Australia)
Emeritus Professor John Dwyer FRACP (UNSW Medicine).

Production
This episode was produced by Zacha Rosen. Music from Lee Rosevere ('And So Then', 'Quizitive'), Chris Zabriskie ('CGI Snake'), Broke for Free ('Something Elated'); photo courtesy iStock. Pomegranate is presented by Mic Cavazzini, with Anne Fredrickson as production manager.

Editorial feedback was provided by RACP Fellows Dr Rebecca Grainger, Dr Dennis Hain, Dr Paul Jauncey, Dr David McBride, Prof Barry McGrath, Dr Alan Ngo, Prof Kim Oates and Dr Humphrey Pullon. 

Please visit the RACP website for a transcript embedded with citations. Fellows of the College can claim CPD credits for listening and additional reading.