Burnout in Medicine Is Still Prevalent, With Emergency Medicine Leading

An AMA study found 41.9% of U.S. physicians reported at least one burnout symptom in 2025, down from earlier years.

Emergency medicine remained the most affected specialty, despite overall improvement across medicine.

Persistent burnout still threatens patient safety, satisfaction, and staffing stability in an aging, understaffed workforce.

High pressure in key specialties could deepen shortages and limit access to care as demand grows.