Exploring recent patterns of migration of doctors to the United Kingdom: a mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

A shortage of doctors is currently one of the biggest challenges faced by the healthcare workforce in the United Kingdom (UK). While plans are in place to increase the number of medical school places, in the short-term this gap will need to continue to be filled by the international recruitment of doctors. The aim of this study is to identify key factors that explain the patterns of migration of doctors to the UK, in order to aid the development of policies to recruit and retain a sustainable workforce.

Methods

We analysed General Medical Council (GMC) secondary data on the patterns of migration of internationally trained doctors (2009-2019). Qualitative interviews were conducted with 17 stakeholders by videoconferencing which were audio-recorded, transcribed an

SUBMITTER: Brennan N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10625180 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature