Why are so many doctors burned out and disenfranchised? The answers lie in a mix of workplace pressures and personal factors. Broadly, physicians cite excessive stress and workload (burnout), crushing administrative/EHR burdens, financial pressures, dwindling professional autonomy, and poor work-life balance. Below we break down each factor, citing surveys and expert commentary, before exploring counterpoints, pros/cons, and an overall “justification score” for leaving medici