scholarly journals Personality characteristics and attributes of international medical graduates in general practice training: Implications for supporting this valued Australian workforce

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 333-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline O. Laurence ◽  
Diann S. Eley ◽  
Lucie Walters ◽  
Taryn Elliott ◽  
Claude Robert Cloninger
Keyword(s):  
General Practice ◽  
International Medical ◽  
Personality Characteristics ◽  
International Medical Graduates ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
General Practice Training

scholarly journals Challenges Facing International Medical Graduate Trainees in General Practice and Solutions Founded on Educational Praxis

The Physician ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Stuart Holloway ◽  
Linda Jones
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
General Practice ◽  
Workforce Development ◽  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
International Medical ◽  
Medical Graduate ◽  
International Medical Graduates ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
Speciality Training

Objectives Primary care in the United Kingdom is delivered through the National Health Service medical workforce comprising 25% international medical graduates. This study explored the challenges experienced by international participants as they progressed through speciality training in General Practice and sought solutions to those challenges through the lens of applied educational theory, or ‘praxis’. Methods The case-based methodology was founded on a qualitative paradigm and postpositivist theoretical framework. Data were collected from international medical graduates and General Practice Trainers via focus groups, on-line questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. A strategy of convergence of evidence underpinned thematic data analysis, triangulating data to construct theory through cycles of continuous iteration. Findings Challenges relating to difference, relationships, conceptual understanding and expertise, practical barriers, wellbeing and risk were countered by applied metacognition, emotional intelligence, resilience and curiosity. Trainee passivity confounded these solutions. Conclusions The considerable challenges encountered by participants, not all comprehended before commencement of training, were compounded by poor conceptual understanding of the NHS and primary care and impacted on educational progression and wellbeing. Strategies centred on the application of metacognition and applied curiosity. These findings have considerable potential for training programmes and policymakers with respect to trainee orientation and workforce development.  

International Medical Graduates in Nephrology: A Guide for Trainees and Programs

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 297-304.e1
Author(s):  
Javier A. Neyra ◽  
Maria Clarissa Tio ◽  
Silvia Ferrè
Keyword(s):  
International Medical ◽  
International Medical Graduates ◽  
Medical Graduates

Experience of clinical supervisors of international medical graduates in an Australian district hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 365 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Henderson ◽  
Pam D. McGrath ◽  
Mary Anne Patton
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare System ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
English Language ◽  
District Hospital ◽  
English Language Proficiency ◽  
International Medical ◽  
International Medical Graduates ◽  
Clinical Supervisors ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
Junior Staff

Objective Herein we record the experience of clinical supervisors of international medical graduates (IMGs) working as junior staff in a district hospital by examining supervisor perspectives on IMG performance, the factors affecting their performance and the requirements of supervision under these circumstances. Methods The present study had an open-ended exploratory qualitative design. Thirteen 13 open-ended, in-depth interviews were undertaken with supervisors of IMGs employed in a public district hospital in Queensland, Australia. Results The supervisors reported that, although performance was an individual and variable characteristic, IMGs tended to perform less well than Australian graduates and required more intensive supervision. Factors that affected performance were motivation and experience, and specifically lack of familiarity with the Australian healthcare system, lack of recent of practice, education, language, communication and cultural factors. English language proficiency was regarded as crucial to performance. Conclusions The additional work required to supervise IMGs in order to enable them to perform at a satisfactory level and successfully integrate into the Australian healthcare system needs to be recognised and resourced. Assistance with attaining proficiency in English and with communication skills over and above the standard required to pass the International English Language Testing System examination should be seriously considered as a means of improving performance. What is known about the topic? To date, there is little research available about the experience of supervisors of IMGs in Australia. What does this paper add? The findings of the present study make an important contribution to the literature by examining the critical role clinical supervisors of IMGs have in helping IMGs adapt to the Australian healthcare system and ensuring that they are able to provide quality health care. It identifies current challenges and highlights areas in need of attention to ensure a strong healthcare system for Australia. What are the implications for practitioners? Supervisors of IMGs need recognition of the extra time and expertise required in their role if they are to be effectively supported in their endeavours to integrate IMGs into the Australian health workforce. More attention needs to be given to the development of English language proficiency of IMGs, including colloquial usage, and communication in medical practice.

Predictors of Matching in Ophthalmology Residency for International Medical Graduates

Ophthalmology ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 121 (4) ◽  
pp. 974-975.e2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Todd H. Driver ◽  
Allison R. Loh ◽  
Damien Joseph ◽  
Jeremy D. Keenan ◽  
Ayman Naseri
Keyword(s):  
International Medical ◽  
International Medical Graduates ◽  
Medical Graduates
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