Conceptualizing Professional Diaspora: International Medical Graduates in Canada

Journal of International Migration and Integration

Volumn 13, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 39-57

  Neiterman, Elena ^a   Bourgeault, Ivy Lynn ^b  

^a MCMASTER UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

^b UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA   (Canada)

Author keywords

Canada; Diaspora; Health professionals; International medical graduates; Migration; Professional integration

Indexed keywords

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK; DIASPORA; ETHNIC GROUP; IDENTITY CONSTRUCTION; LABOR MIGRATION;

CANADA;

EID: 84855701171     PISSN: 14883473     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12134-011-0192-6     Document Type: Article

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