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Physician Disability, Exit Risk Rise

Researchers examine disability, accommodations, and clinical practice patterns in a national physician survey.

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A recent survey of 5,917 US physicians reveals that those with disabilities are significantly more likely to consider leaving medical practice or reduce their clinical hours compared to their non-disabled counterparts. 36.4% of disabled physicians considered leaving within the past year, with burnout being a common reason. Workplace accommodations positively influenced retention, with 80% of disabled physicians reporting such support. The findings highlight the importance of addressing physician well-being to mitigate looming shortages in the healthcare workforce by 2036.

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Physician Disability, Exit Risk Rise

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • March 23, 2026

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