International medical graduates' social connections: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Social connections in the host country improve International Medical Graduates' (IMGs') well-being, intercultural competence and performance at work but is an issue that has been largely overlooked in the academic literature and policy discussions. The aim of this study was to better understand the social connections that IMGs form by exploring this phenomenon in a UK context.

Methods

IMGs and UK Medical Graduates (UKMGs) practising in Scotland were invited to participate. This was a qualitative study using online semi-structured interviews for data collection and reflexive thematic analysis.

Results

Forty-one participants were recruited (24 IMGs and 17 UKMGs), selected with maximum variation in terms of gender, ethnicity, speciality, grade and country of

SUBMITTER: Al-Haddad M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11789848 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature