ageism

When Are Doctors Too Old to Practice? A8 Hospitals and other medical institutions are increasingly testing older physicians for mental and physical acuity—roiling some who raise questions of fairness, scientific validity—and ageism. ageism ˈeɪdʒɪz(ə)m/ noun prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person's age. "ageism in recruitment is an increasing problem"