Table 1 Respondents post-graduation migration intentions & post training plans.
N (%) | |
|---|---|
Plan to train abroad (N = 270) | |
No | 77(28.0) |
Yes, for specialty training | 151(54.9) |
Yes. For subspecialty training | 15(5.5%) |
Don't know | 27(9.8) |
Preferred training country (N = 184) | |
USA | 96(34.9) |
United Kingdom | 44(16.0) |
Australia | 19(6.9) |
Gulf countries | 10(3.6) |
Canada | 9(3.3) |
Others | 6(2.2) |
Post abroad training plan (N = 166) | |
Return directly to Pakistan | 39(14.2) |
Work abroad <5 years then return | 27(9.8) |
Work abroad 5-10 years then return | 48(17.5) |
Work abroad > 10 years then return | 26(9.5) |
Never return to Pakistan | 26(9.5) |