1. Ophthalmology
Ophthalmologists have the burnout rate of 43 percent, which is second best after Psychiatry & Mental Health, and the severity of burnout of 4. Happiness at work is at 42 percent which is again second best after Dermatology. Happiness outside of work is excellent at 74 percent. Ophthalmology is not only O in the R.O.A.D. to success, but is also the best ranked of all the specialties in our list of 12 medical specialties with the highest quality of life.