Emigrace českých lékařů do Německa: motivace a možná východiska

This thesis deals with the issue of migration of Czech physicians to Germany. Its aim is to identify the main factors motivating Czech physicians to leave for work in Germany and to propose measures to mitigate the outflow of qualified healthcare professionals. To achieve this aim, an analysis of academic literature and a comparison of the healthcare systems of the Czech Republic and Germany were conducted, focusing on four key areas: study conditions, working conditions, financial remuneration, and the overall quality of the healthcare system. At the same time, qualitative research was carried out in the form of semi-structured in-depth interviews with five Czech physicians who moved to work in Germany. Based on the conducted analysis and research, it was found that the main motivating factors include higher financial remuneration, more favourable working conditions, a higher level of healthcare funding, and a more transparent system of postgraduate medical education in Germany. However, the results indicate that the extent of migration of Czech physicians is not as high as is often presented. It can rather be seen as a natural dynamic process in which some physicians return to the Czech Republic after gaining professional experience abroad. The contribution of this thesis lies in the identification of the main motivational factors influencing the departure of Czech physicians to Germany, as well as in the formulation of recommendations for improving conditions in the Czech healthcare system. These recommendations also include measures aimed at supporting the return of physicians from abroad and the utilisation of their acquired experience. The proposed measures could contribute to stabilising healthcare personnel in the Czech Republic and increasing the attractiveness of the Czech healthcare system.