In 2021, 46.2% of nearly 2,400 pediatricians said they were experiencing burnout, and by 2025, that figure decreased to 35.2%, according to research led by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The study, published Sept. 1 in Pediatrics, analyzed a study in which 2,353 pediatricians indicated their agreement or disagreement with statements about their health. Over four years, self-reported burnout levels decreased as well as self-reported emotional exhaustion, from 22.7% in 2021 to 14.9% in 2025.
In 2025, 37.1% of female pediatricians and medical graduates reporting experiencing burnout compared to 29.9% of male pediatricians and medical graduates.
Changing jobs was associated with reduced burnout, emotional exhaustion, feeling disconnected or cynical toward patients or their families, and feeling unaccomplished at work. Having a more flexible work schedule or a lighter schedule led to less burnout and a feeling of accomplishment at work.
Access the study here.
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