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OBJECTIVE: This study reports on career intentions of U.S medical graduate (USMG) and international medical graduate (IMG) residents who completed residency training from 2000 to 2003 in California. METHODS: A retrospective study of 3178 responses to the Survey of Residents Completing Training in California. RESULTS: USMGs were 86% and 14% were IMGs. IMG holders of temporary visas had the highest obligation to serve in health professional shortage areas (HPSA) and were also the most likely to serve in HPSAs (p = 0.012). Underserved residency program location (OR = 2.7, p = 0.000), HPSA obligation (OR = 5.93, p = 0.001) and postresidency training (OR = 0.561, p = 0.048) were independently predictive of practice in underserved location, HPSA or public hospital. In addition, underrepresented minorities, primary care specialty and income were independently predictive of HPSA practice. CONCLUSION: In California, HPSA obligation, residency training programs characteristics and underrepresented minorities are important predictors of residents choosing to work in underserved areas.
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