Table 2 The plans to train abroad of pre-final and final-year students in five Lebanese Medical Schools in 2005 (N = 425; response rate 74%)
From: Post-graduation migration intentions of students of Lebanese medical schools: a survey study
n (%) | ||
|---|---|---|
Plan to train abroad (N = 425) | No | 19 (4.5) |
Yes, for specialty training | 330 (77.6) | |
Yes, for subspecialty training | 76 (17.9) | |
Preferred training country (N = 406) | Canada | 17 (4.2) |
France | 49 (12.1) | |
UK | 31 (7.6) | |
US | 301 (74.1) | |
Post abroad training plan (N = 406) * | Return directly to Lebanon | 102 (25.1) |
Work abroad < 5 years then return | 142 (35.0) | |
Work abroad 5–10 years then return | 90 (22.2) | |
Work abroad > 10 years then return | 27 (6.7) | |
Never return | 43 (10.6) |