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Who Decides When a Doctor Steps Back?

Cognitive decline, credentialing, and why “I’ll know” often isn’t enough.

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  • Paula Span

  • February 4, 2026

  • 7 min

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Top Institutions in Internal Medicine

Brief introduction explaining scope and methodology.

  • #1

    Sinai Hospital
    Sinai Hospital

    Baltimore, MD

    Key Differentiators

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Surgical Oncology
    • Physician Health Programs

  • #2

    University of Virginia Health
    University of Virginia Health

    Charlottesville, VA

    Key Differentiators

    • Geriatrics
    • Physician Wellness
    • Cognitive Assessment

  • #3

    Stanford Health Care
    Stanford Health Care

    Stanford, CA

    Key Differentiators

    • Geriatrics
    • Neuropsychology
    • Physician Health Programs

  • #4

    Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
    Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, PA

    Key Differentiators

    • Geriatrics
    • Bioethics
    • Physician Health

  • #5

    University of Washington
    University of Washington

    Seattle, WA

    Key Differentiators

    • Internal Medicine
    • Bioethics
    • Geriatrics

Original Source(s)

Who Decides When a Doctor Steps Back?

  • by Paula Span

  • February 4, 2026

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