Medicine is a profession built on compassion, resilience, and service. Yet behind the white coat, an increasing number of physicians are struggling with burnout—a condition characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment. Burnout is not simply the result of long working hours.
It is driven by multiple factors, including increasing administrative responsibilities, heavy clinical workloads, limited autonomy, work-life imbalance, and the emotional demands of patient care. Studies across different countries have consistently shown that physician burnout affects not only doctors' well-being but also patient safety, healthcare quality, productivity, and workforce retention. Why physician burnout matters Increased risk of medical errors Reduced job satisfaction and professional fulfillment Higher rates of anxiety, depression, and…
