Who Survives Residency? The Hidden Attrition Crisis in Medicine

Why are some resident physicians leaving medicine before they ever become attendings? In this episode of Informed & Unfiltered, Dr. Aisha Rush explores the hidden crisis of residency attrition and the growing concerns surrounding disparities in physician training. From burnout and toxic residency culture to mentorship gaps, evaluation bias, and the psychological toll of medical training, this episode takes an honest and balanced look at the pressures facing today’s resident physicians. This conversation is not about lowering standards — it’s about asking difficult questions about culture, fairness, support, and survival in medicine. Are residency programs creating great physicians… or breaking them in the process? 🎙 Topics Discussed:• Residency attrition rates• Burnout and physician mental health• Evaluation bias in medical training• Toxic work environments in medicine• Mentorship and support systems• Diversity and representation in healthcare• The hidden emotional cost of residency Subscribe to Informed & Unfiltered for honest conversations about medicine, healthcare culture, physician life, and the realities doctors face behind the scenes. #Medicine #Residency #MedicalResidency #BlackDoctors #PhysicianBurnout #Healthcare #MedicalTraining #DoctorLife #WomenInMedicine #MedicalSchool #ResidencyCulture #InformedAndUnfiltered #DrAishaRush