Seeking greener pastures: attitudes towards brain drain among turkish medical students

A significant portion of Turkish medical students expressed a desire to work abroad, driven primarily by better working conditions, social living conditions, higher salaries, and excessive workloads in Türkiye. Financial constraints, independent living, dissatisfaction with medical school choices, and social networks with international experiences emerged as significant factors influencing attitudes toward brain drain.

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BMC Medical Education
Published
2024-12-18
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-06511-x
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3
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Global Health Workforce Issues
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Seeking greener pastures: attitudes towards brain drain among turkish medical students

Süleyman Utku Uzun, Bilge Betül Kılıç
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BMC Medical Education
Global Health Workforce Issues
2.23
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Seeking greener pastures: attitudes towards brain drain among turkish medical students

Süleyman Utku Uzun, Bilge Betül Kılıç
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Abstract

A significant portion of Turkish medical students expressed a desire to work abroad, driven primarily by better working conditions, social living conditions, higher salaries, and excessive workloads in Türkiye. Financial constraints, independent living, dissatisfaction with medical school choices, and social networks with international experiences emerged as significant factors influencing attitudes toward brain drain.

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Openalex Percentile: Top 11%
Global Health Workforce Issues
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