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It's entirely possible for physicians to love what they do, yet hate everything else about their jobs. That combination is often a recipe for turnover. So to hold on to strong doctors, you must understand what causes them to leave, says Michael P. Broxterman, chief operating officer at the national physician recruitment firm Pinnacle Health Group (PHG) and former president of the National Association of Physician Recruiters.