Why physicians are looking to retire

Burnout was the leading reason behind physicians wanting to retire from medicine, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Physicians Eye Retirement Report.”

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The report polled 1,017 physicians across more than 29 specialties from May 4 to June 15.

Here are the driving factors behind physicians wanting to retire by their target age:

  1. Burnout from medicine: 74% of physicians
  2. Expect to have enough saved to live comfortably: 68%
  3. Would have time to pursue personal passions: 61%
  4. Family deserves more time: 45%
  5. Personal health concerns: 13%
  6. Other: 3%

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