Indian medical graduates in New Zealand: does anyone win?
Postgrad Med J
; 97(1147): 275-279, 2021 May.
Article
in En
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| ID: mdl-32900824
ABSTRACT
Medical migration has become a global phenomenon, partly led by easier air travel, economic factors and the expansion of medical technology. New Zealand has gradually evolved from being 'bicultural' to a multicultural, multitextured society. The movement of the Indian people, particularly Indian physicians, will be the focus of this paper. In the last three decades, migration eligibility in New Zealand has changed from countries of origin or ability to speak English, to profession and skills. Despite struggling with its own issues, New Zealand has proven to be a preferred destination for Indian medical graduates (IMGs). India is widely recognised as the largest 'donor country' for doctors, many of whom go on to establish themselves as leaders and prominent figures in their field. This migration involves three parties India as a donor country, New Zealand as a recipient country and IMGs as the drivers of this process. Factors behind this growing phenomenon are examined and recommendations are made so that all three parties can benefit from it.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Cultural Diversity
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Emigration and Immigration
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Foreign Medical Graduates
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
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Oceania
Language:
En
Journal:
Postgrad Med J
Year:
2021
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
New Zealand