Factors influencing trainee doctor emigration in a high income country: a mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel focuses particularly on migration of doctors from low- and middle-income countries. Less is understood about migration from high-income countries. Recession has impacted several European countries in recent years, and in some cases emigration has reached unprecedented levels. This study measures and explores the predictors of trainee doctor emigration from Ireland.

Methods

Using a partially mixed sequential dominant (quantitative) study design, a nationally representative sample of 893 trainee doctors was invited to complete an online survey. Of the 523 who responded (58.6% response rate), 423 were still in Ireland and responded to questions on factors influencing intention to practic

SUBMITTER: Clarke N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5611654 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature