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ArticleCanadian medical education journal2018

Physician perceptions of recruitment and retention factors in an area with a regional medical campus.

Mylene Levesque, Sharon Hatcher, Denis Savard, Reine Victoire Kamyap, Pauline Jean, Catherine Larouche

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Article in Canadian medical education journal, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Mylene LevesqueCentre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec, Canada.
Sharon HatcherCentre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec, Canada.
Denis SavardUniversité Laval, Québec, Canada.
Reine Victoire KamyapUniversité Laval, Québec, Canada.
Pauline JeanUniversité Laval, Québec, Canada.
Catherine LaroucheUniversité du Québec à Chicoutimi, Québec, Canada.
Université Laval · CACentre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean · CAUniversité du Québec à Chicoutimi · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe factors that influence physicians to establish and maintain their practice in a region are variable. The presence of a regional medical campus (RMC) could influence physicians' choice. The objective of this study was to explore the factors influencing physician recruitment and retention, and in particular the role of a RMC, in a region of Quebec.

methodsA literature review of factors influencing physicians to stay in a rural area was conducted in order to create an interview guide. Questions were divided into sections: general information, family situation, medical training, career choice, current practice, intent to stay in the region, and impact of the RMC. Thirteen semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with practicing physicians. Data were analyzed using QDAMiner.

resultsRecruitment factors were divided into six major themes: type of practice, spousal interest, opportunity for teaching, training in a region, workforce planning, and quality of life. Participants identified positive and negative factors associated with retention. In both cases, family and quality of work environment were mentioned. The RMC was perceived as having important impacts on the quality of professional life, research, medical practice, and regional development.

conclusionThis study highlights the role of RMCs in physician recruitment and retention via multiple impacts on the quality of practice of physicians working in the same area.

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