Peripherization of Immigrant Professionals: Korean Physicians in the United States.

Shin, Eui Hang; Chang, Kyung-Sup

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ERIC Number: EJ384831

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Publication Date: 1988

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Peripherization of Immigrant Professionals: Korean Physicians in the United States.

Shin, Eui Hang; Chang, Kyung-Sup

International Migration Review, v22 n4 p609-26 Win 1988

Analyzes the effects of immigrant status, gender, and year of graduation from medical school on the choice of medical practice specialty of 1,043 Korean physicians. Findings suggest that immigrant professionals are more likely to choose marginal economic activities within the professional labor market. (FMW)

Descriptors: Career Choice, Ethnic Groups, Graduation, Immigrants, Income, Labor Supply, Low Income Groups, Medical Schools, Minority Groups, Physicians, Professional Occupations, Salary Wage Differentials, Sex Differences, Specialization, Statistical Analysis

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: South Korea

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