Which specialties have the most burned-out physicians?

According to a new survey from the American Medical Association (AMA), more than half of physicians reported feeling burned out in 2022, with certain specialties experiencing even higher rates of burnout.

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The most burned-out physician specialties

For the survey, AMA collected more than 13,000 responses from both physicians and nonphysician providers from over 70 health systems across 30 U.S. states. The data reflects trends experienced in 2022.

In 2022, the overall burnout among physicians was 53%. Certain specialties were also more likely to report burnout than others. The most burned-out physician specialties include:

• Emergency...