Article
Factors influencing retention of International Medical Graduates in rural practice
Facteurs influençant la rétention des diplômés internationaux en médecine dans la pratique rurale
Winter 2025
Volume 30 - Issue 1
Udoka Okpalauwaekwe, Carla Fehr, Taofiq Olusegun Oyedokun, Jon Witt
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 19–32
Content Summary
This article explores the challenges and facilitators affecting the retention of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in rural Canada. It categorizes factors into structural, professional, and community-related, offering evidence-based recommendations to improve IMG retention. The study emphasizes the need for tailored support strategies to enhance rural healthcare.
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RecruitmentRetentionRural medicineMedical educationPrimary care