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[Beyond the statistics: why are Quebec physicians emigrating?].

H Bilodeau1, N Leduc, A P Contandriopoulos

  • 1Département organisation et ressources humaines, Ecole des sciences de la gestion, Université du Québec à Montréal.

Cahiers De Sociologie Et De Demographie Medicales
|August 9, 2001
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Physician migration from Quebec saw 2,367 doctors leave between 1986-1999, with many returning doctors originating from French-language universities. Migration factors include training and job satisfaction.

Area of Science:

  • Medical workforce dynamics
  • Physician migration patterns
  • Healthcare professional mobility

Context:

  • Quebec experienced significant physician outmigration between 1986 and 1999.
  • Approximately 16% of active physicians left the province annually.
  • A total of 2,367 physicians emigrated, while 661 returned during this period.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the characteristics of physicians migrating out of and returning to Quebec.
  • To identify factors influencing physician migration decisions.
  • To differentiate migration patterns to the US versus other Canadian provinces.

Summary:

  • The majority of outmigrating physicians graduated from Quebec's anglophone university, while most returning physicians were graduates of francophone universities (78% francophone).

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  • Post-graduate training, career opportunities, and job satisfaction were key determinants of migration.
  • Returning physicians exhibited lower geographic and occupational mobility compared to those who did not return.

    • Impact:

    • Understanding physician migration trends is crucial for healthcare workforce planning in Quebec.
    • Identifying push and pull factors can inform policies to retain and attract medical professionals.
    • Distinct patterns exist for emigration to the US versus other Canadian provinces, requiring tailored retention strategies.