To Identify and Discuss the Enablers or Facilitators and Barriers to International Medical Graduates Adapting to the United Kingdom National Health Service in a Defined Surgical Trainee Population: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

International medical graduates (IMGs) play a crucial role in the United Kingdom National Health Service (NHS), yet they encounter significant challenges adapting to the NHS environment. This study aims to identify the enablers and barriers affecting the adaptation of IMGs, specifically focusing on surgical trainees in the Master of Surgery (MCh) program at Edge Hill University.

Methods

A qualitative approach was employed, utilizing an interpretivist philosophy and descriptive design. Data were collected through focus group discussions with first-year MCh surgical trainees. Thematic analysis was conducted to extract key themes related to adaptation.

Results

Three focus groups with a total of seven participants revealed several enablers and barriers. Enabler

SUBMITTER: Oberoi AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11888806 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature