Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 6, Issue 4 , Pages 242-245 , April 2009

Retirement: It's Not About the Finances!

  • John J. Cronan, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author and reprints: John J. Cronan, MD, Rhode Island Hospital, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903

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PII: S1546-1440(08)00621-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2008.12.001

Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 6, Issue 4 , Pages 242-245 , April 2009