ABOUT THE BOOK
In the tumultuous landscape of modern healthcare, a quiet but significant trend is emerging - US physicians are leaving direct patient care in unprecedented numbers. Whether it's to cut back on hours, explore alternative career paths while still making a positive impact, or even bid farewell to medicine altogether, these departures are reshaping the medical profession.
But what if these departing physicians were given the chance to voice their experiences and insights? What if they could sit down for an exit interview, shedding light on their reasons for leaving, their unspoken frustrations, and their hopes for the future of medicine?
"The Doctor Is No Longer In" delves into this crucial conversation. Authored by seasoned medical professionals,
Drs. MaryAnn Wilbur and Katherine Rieth, this book offers a poignant exploration of the untold stories behind physician departures. Through candid interviews, personal anecdotes, and expert analysis, Wilbur and Rieth invite readers into the inner world of departing physicians, revealing the complex factors driving their decisions and the implications for healthcare as a whole.
Whether you're a healthcare professional seeking to understand the evolving landscape of medicine, a policymaker striving to address physician burnout and retention, or simply a curious reader intrigued by the human stories behind the headlines, "The Doctor Is No Longer In" offers a compelling and insightful journey.
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PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
"... an elegant and important read. Doctors will resonate and lay people will be aghast by the revelations. This book explains how and why our healthcare system is failing us."
Holly Dunn, Fierce Patient Advocate
"A compelling exposé on the physician exodus from our collapsing healthcare system—this book not only sounds the alarm, but also offers insightful solutions for meaningful change."
Gabe Charbonneau, MD
Co-founder, Medicine Forward
"... a must read for anyone seeking to understand how our healthcare system is failing both doctors and patients."
Todd Otten, MD
Author, Ripple of Change
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Dr. MaryAnn Wilbur
A physician, author, and public health strategist, Dr. Wilbur is the founder of the American Institute on Class Transparency and affiliated with the University of Rochester. She consults on health equity and resource distribution, striving for fair healthcare access. Learn more at www.healthequityconsulting.org.
Dr. Katherine Rieth
As a physician, medical anthropologist, and public health scientist, Dr. Rieth advocates for the underserved and promotes health equity. Co-founder of the Partnership for Social Justice and affiliated with the University of Rochester, she's dedicated to addressing systemic inequalities in healthcare.
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