Why physicians leave a practice...

In a nutsell, it's the ole "not-a-good-fit" reason. According to a survey conducted by Cejka Search and published in STLToday:

More than half of the practices surveyed said "poor cultural fit" was No. 1 among the top three reasons given by departing doctors before they left. Cultural fit could include differences in clinical approach, bedside manner or management style. The other two top reasons for leaving were relocating closer to family and seeking higher compensation.
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Statistically, most doctors leave a practice between years one and three.
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Turnover rates were about the same among men and women. Among female physicians, however, the rates declined by about a percentage point versus the previous year. The rates among male physicians rose by about a point.

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