Emigration plans after graduation of clinical medical students of ebonyi state university Abakaliki, Nigeria: Implications for policy

Conclusions: Majority of students intend to pursue specialist training and prefer training abroad. Minor proportions were willing to specialize in Nigeria and serve in rural areas. The students may have perceived medical practice in Nigeria as serving in rural areas hence students willing to work in rural areas were more likely to specialize in Nigeria. This may adversely affect health service delivery in Nigeria if left unchecked. Nigerian authorities should ensure that medical graduates willing to practice in Nigeria are not deterred. Also, plans to encourage doctors to practice in Nigeria should receive desired attention.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research