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Burnout Tied to Physician Turnover

Burnout associated with higher likelihood of leaving or switching practices among family physicians.

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    44% of family physicians reported burnout.

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    Burnout was higher in female physicians (49% vs 38%).

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    8% of physicians changed or left practice.

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    Burnout increases likelihood of practice changes by 1.5 times.

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    Data analyzed from 19,929 family physicians (2016-2020).

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    Study highlights need for addressing burnout in the healthcare workforce.

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Burnout Tied to Physician Turnover

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • March 30, 2026

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