Becker's Healthcare April 15, 2024
Mariah Taylor

Eighteen percent of oncologists said their burnout is so severe that they may leave medicine, according to a Medscape report.

The “Oncologist Burnout & Depression Report 2024” surveyed 9,226 physicians across more than 29 specialities between July 5 and Oct. 9.

Thirty-six percent of oncologists said they have felt burnout for more than two years, 28% said they have felt it for 13 months to two years and 24% said they have felt burnout for seven months to one year.

Of oncologists surveyed, 76% said their employer seems to recognize some...

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