Brain-Drain And Disillusionment Of Our Younger Generation With Medical Profession; A Challenge To Reckon

Authors

Maj Gen Prof Hafeez Ud Din HI(M) (Retd)

Principal HITEC-IMS (Medical College)

Iram Tassaduq

Professor of Anatomy, Department of Medical Education, HITEC-IMS

Abstract

Medical education in Pakistan is increasingly losing its appeal due to high costs, long training periods, poor working conditions, limited career prospects, and low healthcare investment. These factors are fueling burnout and the migration of young doctors abroad, creating a growing shortage of healthcare professionals and further straining the country's healthcare system.

How to cite this article

Hafeez Ud Din, Iram Tassaduq. Brain-Drain And Disillusionment Of Our Younger Generation With Medical Profession; A Challenge To Reckon. 2026 June; 06(01): 1-2.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.69884/hmdj.6.1.3253

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