Fig. 2
From: Motivations of Israeli physicians to return, or not, to Israel after their fellowship abroad
Push and pull factors: A Push factors increasing the desire to return to Israel- the proportion of responders that rated each option in the top three places regarding their impact on the desire to return to Israel at the end of the fellowship period—Assistance with relocation (language, family and bureaucracy.), Fellowship loan, A scholarship for the fellowship, Adding personnel to reduce non-clinical workload, Good work-life balance, High salary, Promotional opportunities, Budget for implementing the skills acquired, Ability to control your work structure, A position that utilizes the unique skills acquired during the fellowship”. B Pull factors- regarding the desire to stay in the fellowship country: Familial circumstances abroad, Political/social situation in Israel, Security situation in Israel, Work-life balance, Income potential, Prospects for professional advancement, Non-medical education- for children, Work-mix specialized versus general tasks, protected research time, Research budget and resources. A job that showcases the skills acquired during fellowship