A significant number, 429 doctors, have resigned from 20 AIIMS institutions from 2022 to 2024, with AIIMS Delhi witnessing the highest departures. This departure aligns with a critical faculty shortage as almost one-third of faculty positions are vacant across all AIIMS. The government has introduced measures to address this issue, such as hiring retired faculty on contract and formulating a visiting faculty scheme. However, doctors highlight the need for further action to curb the brain drain. Salaries and research opportunities are cited as key factors driving doctors towards private sectors, where salaries are substantially higher. The article sheds light on the growing concern of vacant positions in AIIMS and the challenges faced in retaining skilled medical professionals.