The distribution and transitions of physicians in Japan: a 1974–2004 retrospective cohort study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In Japan, physicians freely choose their specialty and workplace, because to date there is no management system to ensure a balanced distribution of physicians. Physicians in Japan start their careers in hospitals, then become specia...

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Main Authors: Kodama Tomoko, Koike Soichi, Ide Hiroo, Yasunaga Hideo, Imamura Tomoaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-08-01
Series:Human Resources for Health
Online Access:http://www.human-resources-health.com/content/7/1/73