Colorado Chapter Wise Committee Organizational Principles
Purpose
We are a committee that serves as an advisory body for the Colorado ACP Chapter and a supportive community for internal medicine physicians navigating the transition from active practice to a new phase of purpose and meaning.”
Mission
To advance the field of internal medicine while supporting internal medicine physicians in transition or in retirement by fostering purpose, connection, and continued contribution through mentorship, education, or service.
Vision
A thriving community of retired and transitioning internists who remain intellectually engaged, socially connected, and professionally impactful, while navigating the personal and professional evolution beyond active practice.
Guiding Principles
- Purposeful Engagement: Activities are meaningful, flexible, and respectful of members’ evolving priorities.
- Whole-Person Perspective: Recognize retirement as both a professional and personal transition.
- Experience as Asset: Value insight, judgment, and reflection developed over decades of practice.
- Community & Connection: Foster peer support and reduce isolation during and after transition.
- Impact-Oriented: Focus on tangible contributions to individuals and the profession.
Committee’s initial Pillars of engagement
- Physician Transition & Well-being—Allan Prochazka, MD, FACP, Co-chair Lead
- Wide variety of career paths
- Tapering the dose of practice preparing for retirement versus stopping practice completely
- Finding purpose and meaning after leaving practice
- Professional Contribution & Advocacy—Deb Parsons, MD, MACP, Co-chair Lead
- Mentoring
- Volunteerism
- Advocacy