Employed physicians feel more overworked, burnt out

Becker's Healthcare September 19, 2024
Patsy Newitt

Employed physicians have reported higher levels of burnout, anger and anxiety compared to independent physicians, according to a recent Physicians Foundation survey.

The 2024 Survey of America’s Current and Future Physicians surveyed 1,723 physicians, residents and medical students between June 17 and July 16, 2024.

Here are six stats to know:

1. More employed physicians than independent physicians reported having inappropriate feelings of anger, tearfulness or anxiety, 54% compared to 46%.

2. Additionally, 41% of employed physicians reported withdrawing or isolating from family, friends and co-workers compared to 30% of independent...