Gouda Pishoy, Kitt Kevin, Evans David S, Goggin Deirdre, McGrath Deirdre, Last Jason, Hennessy Martina, Arnett Richard, O'Flynn Siun, Dunne Fidelma, O'Donovan Diarmuid
National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland.
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
Ir J Med Sci. 2017 Feb;186(1):25-31. doi: 10.1007/s11845-015-1388-0. Epub 2015 Dec 9.
A significant proportion of medical students in Ireland have demonstrated strong intentions to migrate following their graduation. Factors influencing these intentions are poorly understood. Our study aimed to investigate 'push' and 'stay' factors that may influence the migration plans of medical students.
Cross-sectional survey of 2273 medical students in Ireland using a mixed methods approach. Survey was completed by 2273 medical students, of which 263 provided free text data that are analysed in this paper.
Identified push factors include negative perception regarding career opportunities, working conditions and lifestyle, while family was the only identified strong stay factor. Qualitative analysis of free text responses revealed themes that included training, career, personal and financial factors.
This study has provided insight into the factors that influence medical student migration intentions. There is a strong need for all stakeholders to collectively discuss and engage in possible solutions.
爱尔兰相当一部分医学生表示毕业后有强烈的移民意愿。影响这些意愿的因素尚不清楚。我们的研究旨在调查可能影响医学生移民计划的“推动”和“留下”因素。
采用混合方法对爱尔兰的2273名医学生进行横断面调查。2273名医学生完成了调查，其中263名提供了自由文本数据，本文对这些数据进行了分析。
确定的推动因素包括对职业机会、工作条件和生活方式的负面看法，而家庭是唯一确定的强烈留下因素。对自由文本回复的定性分析揭示了包括培训、职业、个人和财务因素在内的主题。
本研究深入了解了影响医学生移民意愿的因素。所有利益相关者迫切需要共同讨论并参与可能的解决方案。
