Towards inclusive medical education in Egypt: a cross-sectional study of sociocultural adaptation among international students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

International medical students face unique challenges in adjusting to new sociocultural environments, particularly in resource-limited settings. In Egypt, despite calls for increasing cultural diversity in medical education, limited research has explored how international students adapt and what factors influence their experience. This study aimed to assess the sociocultural adaptation of international medical students at Mansoura University to inform targeted strategies enhancing their inclusion and well-being.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among international medical students at Mansoura University between September and November 2024 using an online survey. Data were collected through convenience and snowball sampling, along with a non-probabilit

SUBMITTER: Deibes T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12676809 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature