ArticleBMJ open2012
Comparison of British and French expatriate doctors' characteristics and motivations.
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- Drivers and barriers of international migration of doctors to and from the United Kingdom: a scoping review.Human resources for health · 2023Article
- How do Individuals Form Their Motivations to Expatriate? A Review and Future Research Agenda.Frontiers in sociology · 2021Review
- Expatriates' Multiple Fears, from Terrorism to Working Conditions: Development of a Model.Frontiers in psychology · 2016Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe aim of this study was to analyse the migration of doctors between the UK and France, in an attempt to identify the reasons for these migrations.
designThis was a cross-sectional study conducted using a self-completed questionnaire.
settingThe questionnaire was sent to all British doctors practising in France and to all French doctors practising in the UK.
participantsThe doctors were identified, thanks to official data of the National Medical Councils. There were 244 French doctors practising in the UK and 86 British doctors practising in France. OUTCOME MEASURES: A questionnaire was specifically developed for the study to determine the reasons why doctors moved to the other country and their level of satisfaction with regard to their expatriation.
resultsA total of 98 French doctors (of 244) and 40 British doctors (of 86) returned the questionnaire. The motivations of the two studied populations were different: French doctors were attracted by the conditions offered by the National Health Service, whereas British doctors were more interested in opportunities for career advancement, moved to join a husband or wife or to benefit from favourable environmental conditions. Overall, the doctors who responded considered the expatriation a satisfactory experience. After expatriation, 84% of French doctors were satisfied with their new professional situation compared with only 58% of British doctors.
conclusionsThis study, which is the first of its kind and based on representative samples, has led to a clearer understanding of the migration of doctors between France and the UK.
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