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Exploring financial challenges of students and early-career professionals working in the healthcare sector: A scoping review

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  • Huq, Samin
  • Choi, Yoonjung
  • Künzle, Paul
  • Timothy, Mfonobong
  • Santoso, Cornelia
  • Hwang, Stephanie
  • Meilianti, Sherly

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The global healthcare workforce is facing a substantial shortage and an uneven distribution of qualified professionals, which restricts access to essential healthcare services. This shortage may be mitigated through more effective support of healthcare workers in training. Therefore, an overview of existing economic barriers for this demographic is necessary.

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  • Huq, Samin & Choi, Yoonjung & Künzle, Paul & Timothy, Mfonobong & Santoso, Cornelia & Hwang, Stephanie & Meilianti, Sherly, 2026. "Exploring financial challenges of students and early-career professionals working in the healthcare sector: A scoping review," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 163(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:163:y:2026:i:c:s0168851025002301
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2025.105475
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