--- title: Physician Burnout to Physician Wellness - One Doctor at a Time | physician burnout prevention (3) description: physician burnout prevention | Stop Physician Burnout, Build Better Physician Leaders | The Happy MD (3) --- [![Stop-physician-burnout-dike-drummond-physician-leadership-you-can-banner-11-5-2018_opt995W](https://www.thehappymd.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stop-physician-burnout-dike-drummond-physician-leadership-you-can-banner-11-5-2018_opt995W-1.jpg?width=995&height=146&name=Stop-physician-burnout-dike-drummond-physician-leadership-you-can-banner-11-5-2018_opt995W-1.jpg "Stop-physician-burnout-dike-drummond-physician-leadership-you-can-banner-11-5-2018_opt995W")](https://www.thehappymd.com) ## **The Creative Destruction of Physician Burnout ** [![prevent doctor burnout matrix](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/263814/da1e787d-095f-4485-9d4d-9a9bc4195d86.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/263814/da1e787d-095f-4485-9d4d-9a9bc4195d86) # [Physician Burnout: Why its not a Fair Fight](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/295048/physician-burnout-why-its-not-a-fair-fight) Posted by [Dike Drummond MD](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/author/dike-drummond-md) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.thehappymd.com/hubfs/images/2020%20IMAGES/2020%20BLOG%20IMAGES/physician-burnout-not-a-fair-fight-OPT-150W.jpg) ](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/295048/physician-burnout-why-its-not-a-fair-fight) ## [****](https://support.thehappymd.com/physician-burnout-prevention-matrix)Why does having a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment as a modern doctor seem like such a struggle at times? There is an invisible battle going on, day-by-day between our search for a Fulfilling Career in Medicine and the hidden forces of Physician Burnout. In this article, I will outline why this is most certainly not a “fair fight”. Modern doctors are [programmed to burn out](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/290379/physician-burnout-the-four-horsemen-of-the-physician-burnout-apocalypse) ... it's a setup. I will also share latest physician burnout research evidence on what you can do to even the odds ***Physician's Top 3 Work-Life Balance Shortcuts*** FREE Online Video Training >> Lessons from our *40,000 doctor experience* 5 CME Credits - Short Online Video Lessons Tools for Daily, Weekly and Monthly Balance [![�� More Life Balance > Get Started Now](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/263814/interactive-147134373658.png) ](https://www.thehappymd.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKsBc4E863zaK5wZsEZF5Ud9ByaMzsxcOij%2B06OoHFlKO0q2uUKuyJ7BBDcXquMxBqd6i0jaEc8B1ZfYI2WYN7gTRQYts7jQPkn9Wp9hLzWRXIDOL8wngIM9HTd1wBd%2BgBd7V3kns6vBh2eGuJLGMPbuTfZ8OZgiMl8Ym3v4vOiFeZsU3Yv%2BoJhO2UvyEJgyG8o4MQ%3D&webInteractiveContentId=147134373658&portalId=263814) ## ** What is Physician Burnout Anyway?** We each know what it feels like to be burned out, toast, fried and spent after a long weekend of call or a tough night in the hospital. If you are able to recover your drive and energy before you return to work, great job. I hope your resilience continues. The difference between Stress and Physician Burnout is this [ability to recover in your time off](https://www.thehappymd.com/blog/bid/290755/physician-burnout-the-three-symptoms-three-phases-and-three-cures). Physician Burnout begins when you are NOT able to recharge your batteries between call nights or days in the office. You begin a downward spiral that has three distinct symptoms. 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I knew that I had an ally and friend. I realized that my feelings were predictable based on my circumstances, that I was “normal”. For the first time in years I had real hope that things would change for the better. * *We worked together to find and interview for a new position in the worst job market for my specialty the recruiters have ever experienced. With Dike’s help and persistent positive attitude, I found a new position at a group that really cares about the doctors and I start in two weeks. * *For me, the program has been worth everything. 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