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Study Reveals 70% of Burned-Out Doctors Quit Medicine

4/2/2026

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  • A study in JAMA Internal Medicine shows burnout among family doctors increases attrition and practice changes.
  • Doctors with burnout are 70% more likely to quit medicine.
  • They are 40% more likely to switch practices.
  • The study analyzed responses from nearly 20,000 doctors collected between 2016 and 2020, with 44% reporting burnout.
  • The findings underscore the need to improve work conditions to retain physicians and ensure patient care continuity.