Why Do Some Doctors Who Are Not from the Remote Islands Continue to Work on the Islands?

Key Points

• This research aims to understand why some doctors from outside remote islands continue to work on them.
• Conducted interviews with five non-local doctors working on remote islands.
• Performed thematic analysis on the reasons behind their career choices.
• Explored factors that contribute to their continued practice on the islands.
• Presence of role models and student internships influenced career decisions.
• Underlying values and attitudes were pivotal in choosing remote island work.
• A sense of belonging, contribution to others, and self-acceptance emerged as significant predictors for staying.