Podcast Episode
The Structure Behind Burnout: Dr. Laura Suttin on Why Clinicians Really Leave
About this episode
Why do good clinicians leave, and why don’t wellness programs bring them back? Dr. Laura Suttin, a family physician, executive coach, and organizational consultant, explains that turnover is usually a structural problem rather than a morale problem. It comes down to who holds authority, whether standards are applied evenly, and whether compensation reflects what clinicians actually value. We also dig into the true cost of losing a physician, why comp plans get used as a hammer, and the “sneaky brain” mindset that medical training drills into high achievers. This episode is for health system executives, physician leaders, and anyone responsible for building organizations clinicians want to stay in.Connect with Dr. Laura Suttin:Website: drlaurasuttin.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drlaurasuttinBook: The Purposeful MD: Creating the Life You Love Without Guilt (print, ebook, and audio)Podcast: Designing Healthcare That Cares, on all major podcast platformsConnect with John Rhodes:Health Law Counsel: healthlawcounsel.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnrhodesjdLightning round sponsored by Western Associates, which makes high-quality branded merchandise people actually keep: westernassociates.com