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Staying too long can become a form of self-harm.

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For over 15 years, I've practiced medicine at the highest level — and lived the exact question my book now helps others answer: how do you know when it's time to walk away, and how do you leave without losing yourself?

The Idea at the Center of My Work

You were taught that quitting is failure and endurance is strength. My work — in my medical practice, my book, and my podcast — makes the opposite case:

Knowing when to leave, and leaving with intention, is not weakness. It's awareness.

This idea anchors everything I write, speak, and talk about — the conversations I have every week with physicians and professionals navigating burnout, moral injury, and misalignment.

The Book- COMING SOON

Knowing When to Quit — and How to Do It With Dignity, forthcoming book by Dr. Aisha Rush, MD
A guide for high achievers who built their identity on pushing through — and are only now learning the difference between growth and erosion.

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MD, MA, MBA, FACOG — Obstetrics & Gynecology, New York. Author of the forthcoming book Knowing When to Quit — and How to Do It With Dignity. Host of Informed & Unfiltered.

This website shares my personal experiences, writing, and professional insight. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact a licensed provider or emergency services.

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