Geographical distribution of medical graduates from a public university.

Objective:: To evaluate the geographic distribution and career trajectory of medical graduates and the factors associated with their choice of practice location.

Method:: A cross-sectional study involving graduates from December 2001 to December 2010 was conducted. A self-administered questionnaire collected demographics and geographic information (place of birth, place of residence at the time of medical school admission, place of residency training and practice location), and reason for choosing the current location.