A significant 41.1% of surgical faculty are seriously considering leaving their jobs, primarily due to dissatisfaction with leadership, burnout, and poor work-life balance.

• First-job surgeons report a higher turnover intention (47.2%) compared to their more experienced colleagues (32.1%).
• Long clinical hours correlate with increased turnover intentions (working 50 hours per week vs. 40 hours significantly linked to higher rates of serious consideration to leave).

Improving departmental leadership engagement and fostering a collaborative environment may enhance faculty retention.