Drivers of international migration of doctors to and from the United Kingdom

The aim of the research is to use available evidence to a) understand the flow of doctors to and from the UK; and b) describe the migration push and pull factors. The research should explore the complex range of factors driving international migration of doctors, comparing the situation in the UK with other high-income countries. It is hoped that as well as summarising knowledge on this topic, the research will put the GMC in a stronger position to anticipate and where necessary respond to trends and factors that are impacting the migration of doctors. It is hoped that the research will have direct implications for GMC operational planning as well as contributing to the wider debate on workforce planning.