Doctor retention and distribution in post-apartheid South Africa: tracking medical graduates (2007–2011) from one university

Abstract Background Doctor emigration from low- and middle-income countries represents a financial loss and threatens the equitable delivery of healthcare. In response to government imperatives to produce more health professionals to meet the country’s needs, South African medical schools increased...

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Main Authors: Ann George, Duane Blaauw, Jarred Thompson, Lionel Green-Thompson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Human Resources for Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12960-019-0439-4