The Physicians Foundation found that 40% of doctors planned to drop out of patient care in the next 1-3 years
"Most, if not all, of the doctors who switch to a nonclinical career are happier," Babitsky said, adding that replacing clinical income is easier than you might think. "Look at what you're earning per hour of work," he said. "You may be getting less than plumbers, electricians, and landscapers."