Faculty Transition Series: “Nuts & Bolts of Partial Retirement”

Faculty Transition Webinar Series Session 5-
“Nuts and Bolts of Partial Retirement”

The Faculty Transition Webinar Series sponsored by the Office for Senior Faculty Affairs addresses the many elements that come into play as faculty move toward retirement.

This new webinar continued our theme of supporting faculty who want to continue participating in MGH/HMS activities while stepping back from their full-time research or clinical careers. Panelists presented on the following:

• Mindy Dellert, HMS Academic Appointments Manager, presented on “HMS Title Options.” She covered the mechanics, requirements, and privileges that come with HMS faculty titles that reflect partial retirement (such as Assistant/Associate Professor Part-Time) or full retirement while maintaining some level of HMS engagement (such as Corresponding Member of the Faculty or Professor Emeritus).
• Virginia Rosales, MGB Human Resources/Benefits Manager, spoke about “MGH Benefits for Partially Retired Faculty,” with a focus on the requirements for maintaining benefits while working part-time.
• Jeff Ecker, Chief of the MGH Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, presented “A Chair’s Perspective on Partial Retirement.” He focused on the thought process for identifying roles and job titles as faculty aim to step away from their full-time careers.
• Steve Greenberg, OSFA Director, described “How to Stay Connected,” referring to the new signup list that allows retiring faculty to offer their availability for future engagement in areas such as mentoring, policy recommendations, and clinical trial participation.

Panelists:
Mindy Dellert, Academic Appointments Manager, HMS
Jeffrey L. Ecker, MD, Chief, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, MGH
Steven M. Greenberg, MD, PhD, Director, Office for Senior Faculty Affairs
Virginia C. Rosales, CEBS, HR Benefits Manager, MGH MGPO Professional Staff Benefits
Bethany Westlund, PhD, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, HMS

Click here for copy of Mindy Dellert’s presentation.
Click here for copy of Virginia Rosales’ presentation.

Other Faculty Transition Webinar Series

• Session 1- Successful Transition to Retirement While Balancing Continued Engagement at MGH on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 12-1 pm
• Session 2- Crafting Your Next Chapter- Reframe, Revitalize, and Reinvent on Friday, February 16, 2024 at 12-1 pm
• Session 3- Health of Your Wealth: Retirement preparation in the midst of unknowns on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 12-1 pm
• Session 4- Retirement Nuts and Bolts on Friday, April 12, 2024 at 12-1 pm