In writing and teaching about physician careers, I’ve explored themes like job satisfaction, burnout, professional development, and well-being. A recurring phrase that arises in conversations, at conferences, and in online forums is the so-called “rat race” of medical practice. “I need to find a way out of this rat race.” “This rat race wasn’t what
How to escape the “rat race” in your medical career originally appeared in KevinMD.com.