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Over Half of Israeli Medical Residents Plan to Emigrate for Work, Study Finds
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A Ben Gurion University study found that 53% of Israeli medical residents plan to move abroad for work in the next five years, citing poor working conditions and a lack of personal security as key reasons. Researchers warn of a potential healthcare crisis if the trend continues.
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- More than half of Israeli medical residents plan to leave the country for work.
- Poor working conditions and lack of personal security are major push factors.
- The trend is a continuation of a significant "brain drain" of doctors.
- Surgery and anesthesiology residents are more likely to plan emigration.
- Researchers warn of a future healthcare crisis if the trend persists.
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