# Doctor in China Leaves Medical Career to Find Peace Making Steamed Buns 

> A 48-year-old Chinese doctor, Dong Min, left her 20-year medical career in 2023 after struggling with professional pressure and administrative duties. She later took over cooking at a steamed bun shop after its chef qui…

Published: 2026-09-29 · Desk: Latest · Source: South China Morning Post · By: Samiaa Jahan Happy

A 48-year-old doctor in China has swapped a two-decade medical career for a new life running a steamed stuffed bun business. Dong Min left medicine in 2023 after years of working as a gynaecologist and managing a community hospital, citing the intense pressure and administrative workload of the profession. After investing in a bun shop and later taking over the cooking herself when its chef quit, Dong decided to make the career change permanent. Her first outlet proved successful, prompting her to open a second branch in Wuhan in July.

Original reporting: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3368333/chinese-doctor-quits-20-year-medical-career-open-steamed-bun-shop-mental-health-relief?fbclid=IwY2xjawUoKwxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMUJ0elpFOFJqeWZRM1ZtOTBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEexQYfRmrwtkmPkLXP68IXXNrisi6DiNe7HuwPhZxMPsg5RFiASsEYuHjTe1o_aem_j_4VzgoUV7fGr4HbqnFCtg
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