TY - JOUR
T1 - Mapping mobility and migration of psychiatry trainees
AU - Azvee, Zetti
AU - El-Higaya, E.
AU - Pinto da Costa, M.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2021, Irish Medical Association. All rights reserved.
Copyright:
Copyright 2021 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
PY - 2021/6
Y1 - 2021/6
N2 - Introduction Ireland has been synonymous with emigration. However, little is known about the migratory trends of its mental health professionals. This article looked at the patterns and driving forces of short-term mobility and long-term migration amongst psychiatry trainees in Ireland. Methods A cross-sectional survey was distributed to psychiatry trainees in Ireland as part of the European Brain Drain study, exploring the patterns and driving forces of short-term mobility and long-term migration. Results There were n = 104 respondents. Demographically, the trainees’ mean age was 33.8 (SD: 5.7 years) with a female majority (n=62, 64.6%). A quarter of the trainees were non-Irish nationals (n=26, 25%). Many of Ireland’s psychiatry trainees have experienced short-and long-term migration. Most trainees (n=93, 90.3%) have ‘ever’ considered leaving Ireland and almost half (n = 41, 47.7%) have taken ‘practical steps’ towards migration. Academia and work are integral migration factors. Conclusion Ireland is both a donor and host country for psychiatry trainees. Further research focussing on academic and work opportunities, quality of life both at home and work, equality and professional parity of esteem is required to strengthen Ireland’s psychiatry workforce.
AB - Introduction Ireland has been synonymous with emigration. However, little is known about the migratory trends of its mental health professionals. This article looked at the patterns and driving forces of short-term mobility and long-term migration amongst psychiatry trainees in Ireland. Methods A cross-sectional survey was distributed to psychiatry trainees in Ireland as part of the European Brain Drain study, exploring the patterns and driving forces of short-term mobility and long-term migration. Results There were n = 104 respondents. Demographically, the trainees’ mean age was 33.8 (SD: 5.7 years) with a female majority (n=62, 64.6%). A quarter of the trainees were non-Irish nationals (n=26, 25%). Many of Ireland’s psychiatry trainees have experienced short-and long-term migration. Most trainees (n=93, 90.3%) have ‘ever’ considered leaving Ireland and almost half (n = 41, 47.7%) have taken ‘practical steps’ towards migration. Academia and work are integral migration factors. Conclusion Ireland is both a donor and host country for psychiatry trainees. Further research focussing on academic and work opportunities, quality of life both at home and work, equality and professional parity of esteem is required to strengthen Ireland’s psychiatry workforce.
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M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85110605508
SN - 0332-3102
VL - 114
JO - Irish Medical Journal
JF - Irish Medical Journal
IS - 6
M1 - P377
ER -