Forbes January 7, 2026
The medical profession is facing a quiet crisis. While burnout rates have dipped from a peak of 63% in 2021, the structural issues remain. With a projected shortage of 120,000 physicians by 2030 and 40% of the current workforce reaching retirement age within the decade, the “doctor is in” sign is becoming a rarity.
This matters to you because access to primary care is a top driver of longevity; without it, life expectancy for seniors drops significantly.
As a physician leader who has hired and managed hundreds of doctors, I have seen the “calling” of medicine transform into a “job” that many are desperate to leave. To understand why your doctor seems rushed or distracted, you must look at the...
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