Navigating New Territories: A Systematic Review of the Transition Experiences of International Medical Graduates in English-Speaking Countries.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To summarize the evidence related to the experiences and challenges of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in healthcare systems of English-speaking countries.

Methods

Following the PRISMA statement, we searched MEDLINE and EMBASE for all peer-reviewed articles using keywords including "international medical graduates," "foreign medical graduates," or "transition," from their inception to December 21st, 2022.

Results

In this review, we included 20 articles, comprising 17 descriptive studies and three quasi-experimental studies. These studies highlight the challenges centered around communication skills and languages including the use and meaning of slang, health system differences, cultural distinctions such as varying patient expectations, and the preva

SUBMITTER: Nishimura Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11699002 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature