A Comparative Study of Reciprocity in International Physician Licensing. Issue 3 (19th August 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pande, Vivek
• Editors: Mukherjee, Avinandan; Pande, Vivek
• Is Part Of: International journal of pharmaceutical and healthcare marketing. Volume 8:Issue 3(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-08-19
• Subjects: Pharmaceutical industry -- Marketing -- Periodicals; Medical care -- Marketing -- Periodicals; 338.4761510688
• DOI: 10.1108/IJPHM-06-2014-0031
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1750-6123

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the international mobility of physicians by comparing the regulations governing the practice of foreign physicians in the U.S. and eight other countries. Design/methodology/approach: Design/methodology/approach: This is a comparative study of the regulations governing the practice of foreign physicians in eight countries: China, India, the Philippines, the U.K., Germany, Denmark, Israel, and Australia. Their requirements are then contrasted with the United States' requirements for foreign physician licensure to evaluate the extent of reciprocity among these countries. We conclude the paper by outlining some recommendations to increase the international mobility of physicians in the future. Findings: Findings: The results indicate that licensure for U.S. physicians to practice in the nations above ranges from impossible (India), to difficult (China), to moderately difficult (U.K., Germany, Denmark), to easy and completely reciprocal (Australia, Israel, Philippines). Originality/value: Practical implications/originality/value: The results and recommendations in this study are a valuable starting point for further research and policy changes that will ensure a more reciprocal relationship between the U.S. and other countries, in terms of opportunities for international medical practice.