Life After Medicine is About Spending Time
Not Just Money
Life After Medicine is a turnkey retirement lifestyle education workshop you can host with no prior experience—helping people plan a meaningful life beyond medicine.
Developed by Alan Roadburg, PhD, based on research with 600 retired physicians.
How it is Presented
A structured, step-by-step workshop experience
The program is delivered through six short videos, where Dr. Roadburg leads participants through each part of the process—making it easy to host and engaging to experience.
No presenting required—Dr. Roadburg leads the workshop. The host introduces and closes the session, and guides prompted discussions.
What’s Included
- Six guided workshop videos
Each segment walks participants through the Life Goal Planning process step by step. - Participant workbooks (available separately)
Includes workshop worksheets plus additional material. - Workbook Customization
You can add your logo to the cover and write your own Foreword
- Built-in discussion points
Videos pause at key moments, prompting a host-led group discussion with clear instructions provided. - Interactive exercises and brainstorming
Participants complete written exercises and take part in guided brainstorming sessions led by Dr. Roadburg. - Clear instructions for the host
Simple guidance so anyone can run the workshop with confidence.
A Proven System to Help Retirees Plan Their Time
Example Exercise From the Workshop
A simple, structured system to help retirees build a fulfilling life after work.
At its core, the program helps participants replace what work used to provide—purpose, structure, social connection, and stimulation—so they can confidently answer:
“What will I do with myself if I retire?”
Participants gain clarity on:*
- When to retire
- Whether (and how) to keep working
- Relationships and lifestyle changes
- Where and how to live
- Staying active and engaged
- Volunteering and giving back
- Integrating Life Goals with Financial Planning
*Relevant issues are supported by our research on 600 retired physicians.
See the Workshop in Action
(Full session: 12 minutes (sample shortened for preview)
Workshop Video Unit 1 (of 6)
This is a complete, structured workshop that can be delivered as-is, with guided facilitation built into the experience.
Includes facilitator guidance for each session.
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Participant Workbook
The workbook (200 pages in softcover or ebook) includes worksheets for the workshop exercises and additional material.
Workbook customization includes adding a logo and a custom foreword.
Workbooks are purchased separately from the license.
Built on Experience. Backed by Research.
Developed by Dr. Alan Roadburg, retirement lifestyle researcher and educator
With over 25 years of research and experience, Dr. Roadburg has focused on one critical question:
What actually makes retirement fulfilling?
His work with more than 2,400 high-income retirees uncovered a consistent gap:
While financial planning addresses money, it often fails to replace the purpose, structure, and social connection that work once provided.
Trusted by Physicians Across North America
Canadian Medical Association • Ontario Medical Association • MD Management • Doctors Manitoba Sunnybrook Hospital • North York General Hospital • BC Divisions of Family Practice
…and other leading medical organizations
Participant Feedback
“It made me think about retirement in a completely different way.”
“Planning for a new career is going to be exciting.”
“It gave me clarity and confidence about my plans going forward.”
More Participant Feedback
Participants consistently highlight a shift in perspective, greater clarity, and increased confidence in planning for retirement.
FAQ
Looking for more details? We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions to help you evaluate if this program suits your needs.
Common Questions
What are the intended outcomes for participants?
By the end of the program, participants will have a clearer and more complete plan for life in retirement. They typically gain:
- Clarity and direction
A better understanding of what they want their time to look like - A more concrete plan
Defined activities, structure, and next steps—not just ideas - Greater confidence in the transition
Reduced uncertainty about leaving medicine and what comes next - Alignment with their financial plan
A clear connection between how they want to live and the resources available to support it
The result is a more intentional and well-prepared transition into retirement.
What does a typical workshop look like?
A typical workshop is structured, engaging, and easy to facilitate. It works best with groups of up to 30 participants, with spouses encouraged to attend. Seating is arranged in small groups of 7–8 to support written exercises and a guided brainstorming session—rather than a lecture-style format.
The workshop runs about two hours and combines individual reflection with group interaction. As shown in the sample video, the process is clearly led by Dr. Roadburg, so you are facilitating a proven framework rather than creating content on your own.
Can the workshop be delivered virtually?
Yes, it can definitely be delivered via online meeting platforms (Zoom or Teams), and we include instructions for this format. In this case, we use breakout rooms for the brainstorming session.
That said, as with most group-based experiences, in-person delivery generally leads to stronger engagement, more meaningful discussion, and better outcomes.
What do I have to do as a host?
The program is fully structured through guided video modules, so the host does not need to prepare presentations or decide what to say. This is not a passive, watch-only experience. You begin with a brief opening and close the workshop. At key points, the video pauses to prompt short, guided discussions using fully scripted questions that are easy to lead. The program also includes written exercises and a structured brainstorming session—led by Dr. Roadburg within the video—so participants are actively engaged throughout. The host guides the conversation and keeps the session moving.
How much time and preparation is required?
Minimal. The program is turnkey, with short videos and a structured participant workbook that includes worksheets and additional material.
Dr. Roadburg leads the session through the videos, while the host facilitates and guides discussion using built-in talking points and simple questions.
No special training or additional preparation is required.
What support is available?
You receive complete guidance and materials to help you introduce and deliver the program effectively.
This includes clear instructions for before, during, and after the workshop, along with ongoing support to ensure you can integrate the program smoothly into your existing process.
Let’s Get Started
Get in touch to learn more about The Life After Medicine program or to discuss how it can be introduced within your organization.