Perception of overseas experiences among medical students in Japan: a national online survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Data on the perceptions of medical students on international experience in non-English-speaking high-income countries (HICs) are very limited. This study aimed to assess the perceptions of medical students in Japan toward overseas experience while in school and post-graduation, as well as to characterize the support they require to pursue their profession in international settings.

Methods

A cross-sectional national survey was administered online between September 16, 2020, and October 8, 2020. Participants were recruited from 69 medical schools using snowball sampling through acquaintances and social media platforms. The survey results were analyzed by two researchers.

Results

A total of 548 students from 59 medical schools responded to the survey. Among t

SUBMITTER: Iwata J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10283299 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature