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Migration Intentions of Ghanaian Medical Students: The Influence of existing Funding Mechanisms of Medical Education("The Fee Factor")

Sebastian Eliason, DA Tuoyire, C Awusi-Nti

Ghana Medical Journal · 2014 · 22 citations · 10 references

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Abstract

Medical Students' fee-paying status affects their intentions to migrate and their allegiance to the country after completion of their training.

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