'A melting pot of cultures' -challenges in social adaptation and interactions amongst international medical students.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The internationalisation of higher level education and the profiles - nationalities, ethnicities and cultural identities - of students who migrate to undertake higher level education programmes in a different country are increasingly complex. This article explores the way in which cultural backgrounds impact the student's experiences of an international medical school, and how these experiences have the potential to inform the development and design of student support services for those students who are not coping well with the transition.

Methods

Thirty one first year students were interviewed by sixteen second year students who were trained and supervised by an experienced researcher. Three focus group discussions were also held.

Results

While many intern

SUBMITTER: Byrne E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6423840 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature