26% of physicians considering transition to nonclinical careers

Over a fourth of physicians (26%) are considering leaving their primary roles as physicians to pivot to nonclinical careers, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Physicians and Nonclinical Careers Report,” published Nov. 7.  

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That’s up from 2021’s report, which indicated that 22% of physicians were considering leaving the medical field. 

About 24% of male physicians are considering leaving medicine, compared with 28% of female physicians. Physicians between the ages of 30 and 39 and physicians over 60 are the most likely to consider a change. 

A plurality of physicians (42%) indicated that if they left medicine, they would transfer to a career in education or teaching. 

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