Propensity for Migration of Healthcare Professionals: Push-Pull Factors Analysis

Elena Bunduchi, Valentina Vasile, Daniel Stefan and Calin-Adrian Comes
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Elena Bunduchi: Institute of National Economy - Romanian Academy
Valentina Vasile: Institute of National Economy - Romanian Academy
Daniel Stefan: Institute of National Economy - Romanian Academy
Calin-Adrian Comes: Institute of National Economy - Romanian Academy

Chapter Chapter 9 in The Economic and Social Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, 2024, pp 237-254 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The migration of healthcare professionals from less developed countries is a significant phenomenon, and it has adverse consequences for the source country. Examining the healthcare labour market over the past two decades reveals a growing appeal of migration, not only for medical specialists but also for students and recent graduates. This chapter aims to identify the push-pull factors that encourage medical students to pursue education and employment abroad. The results of logistic regression analysis based on the questionnaire data highlight a concerning situation with far-reaching implications for the Romanian healthcare system. Young professionals display a strong propensity towards migration, whether it involves studying or seeking employment opportunities abroad. This fact is largely due to poor working conditions and lack of career perspectives in the home country. Within this framework, it becomes imperative for Romanian authorities and healthcare institutions to proactively develop strategies for retaining medical specialists and enhancing working conditions within the healthcare sector.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-47780-5_9

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