ABSTRACT
Malta has a universal health system, where care is mainly provided freely by the state to Maltese nationals, although private sector and church/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) contribute specific complementary services. Medical brain drain depletes healthcare resources in originating countries and widens the gap in health inequities worldwide. Data from the United Kingdom (UK) Foundation School, Malta, provides a clear picture of the reversal of the medical brain drain between 2007 and 2015. As an ex-British colony, Malta has traditionally depended on UK for postgraduate medical training, and indeed, recent establishment of US's Foundation Program in Malta has strengthened the historical link. Malta has always relied upon the proficiency and skills of its human resources to excel and compete, especially when it comes to the training and development of healthcare professionals. Radiographers who have trained in diagnostics and therapy, as well as specialist medical physicists, are now working in Malta, contributing to better quality care, and sustaining local training for future cohorts.
