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The purpose of this study was to examine the career development of a sample of English medical graduates to assess: (i) the influences of career outcome and the interaction between professional career and other aspects of life development; (ii) the implication of these influences for medical manpower planning and the structure of medical care; (iii) the level and nature of doctors' involvement in decision making and policy within and outside medical care.

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Variables Speciality, posts achieved, wastage levels, migration, social background, medical school attended, academic record, marriage and parenthood, sponsorship and patronage.

No sampling (total universe)

Postal survey