May 20, 2026 11:19 PM
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1128983
EXCERPTS: Nearly one in 10 surgeons leave active clinical practice within eight years. Highest losses were in oral and maxillofacial surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, and plastic and reconstructive surgery; mid-career surgeons are most at risk. Across the surgical profession, the percentage of rural surgeons has shrunk while the percentage of female surgeons has increased.
[...] While the study doesn’t examine why surgeons are leaving, it does show where policy changes and support are most needed, according to the researchers. “By identifying who is most likely to leave, we can create targeted retention strategies to support surgeons most likely to leave, and close these gaps,” said Pawlik... (MORE - no ads)
EXCERPTS: Nearly one in 10 surgeons leave active clinical practice within eight years. Highest losses were in oral and maxillofacial surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, and plastic and reconstructive surgery; mid-career surgeons are most at risk. Across the surgical profession, the percentage of rural surgeons has shrunk while the percentage of female surgeons has increased.
[...] While the study doesn’t examine why surgeons are leaving, it does show where policy changes and support are most needed, according to the researchers. “By identifying who is most likely to leave, we can create targeted retention strategies to support surgeons most likely to leave, and close these gaps,” said Pawlik... (MORE - no ads)