Doctor Retention: A Cross-sectional Study of How Ireland Has Been Losing the Battle.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The failure of some high-income countries to retain their medical graduates is one driver of doctor immigration from low- and middle-income countries. Ireland, which attracts many international medical graduates, implemented a doctor retention strategy from early 2015. This study measures junior doctors' migration intentions, the reasons they leave and likelihood of them returning. The aim is to identify the characteristics and patterns of doctors who plan to emigrate to inform targeted measures to retain these doctors.

Methods

A national sample of 1148 junior hospital doctors completed an online survey in early 2018, eliciting their experiences of training and working conditions. Respondents were asked to choose between the following career options: remain in Ire

SUBMITTER: Brugha R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9056149 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature