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To which countries do European psychiatric trainees want to move to and why?
M Pinto da Costa1, A Giurgiuca2, K Holmes3
1Hospital de Magalhães Lemos, Porto, Portugal; Institute of Biomedical Sciences Abel Salazar (ICBAS), University of Porto, Porto, Portugal; Unit for Social and Community Psychiatry (WHO Collaborating Centre for Mental Health Services Development), Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom.
Many psychiatric trainees consider international relocation for better financial and academic prospects. Addressing these factors is key to retaining talent within European countries.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Medical Education
- Public Health
Background:
- Global shortage of psychiatrists impacts healthcare systems.
- Psychiatric trainee mobility across European countries is a significant factor in workforce distribution.
- Limited understanding exists regarding the motivations behind psychiatric trainee migration within Europe.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of migration considerations among European psychiatric trainees.
- To identify the primary drivers for psychiatric trainees' decisions to migrate or remain in their home country.
- To explore patterns of short-term and long-term international mobility in psychiatric training.
Main Methods:
- A cross-European survey was conducted among psychiatric trainees.
- A 61-item self-report questionnaire assessed demographics, mobility experiences, and attitudes towards migration.
- Data were collected from trainees across 33 European countries.
Main Results:
- Over 70% of trainees considered or were considering international relocation.
- Academic reasons were cited as a primary driver for migration among trainees who had already moved.
- Financial incentives were the leading reason for potential departure for all trainees (34.4%), particularly those with lower incomes (58.1%).
Conclusions:
- A significant proportion of psychiatric trainees are contemplating international moves, driven by financial disparities and academic opportunities.
- Addressing salary differences and enhancing academic prospects are crucial strategies for workforce retention in psychiatry.
- Policy interventions should consider both financial and professional development factors to mitigate trainee migration.
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