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100 1 a| Joaquim, Tolulopee| author?| UNAUTHORIZED;

245 10 a| CROSSING BORDERS: A GROUNDED THEORY STUDY ON INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL STUDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES;

264 1 a| [Greenville, N.C.] :b| [East Carolina Universityc| 2025.];

300 a| 192 pages;

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502 b| Dr.Phil.c| East Carolina Universityd| 2025.;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references.;

520 3 a| ABSTRACTThe number of international students enrolled in medical schools worldwide continues to rise. In response to the growing shortage of healthcare personnel, many countries are expanding enrollment in health-related disciplines to meet national healthcare demands. This expansion has led to an increasing influx of international students into medical programs, including those in the United States. While International Medical Students (IMSs) share many challenges faced by domestic students, they also encounter unique cultural, financial, and psychosocial stressors.This dissertation examines these challenges and the support systems IMSs utilize across five chapters. Chapter 1 introduces and reviews existing literature on IMSs, focusing on their challenges and support systems, and provides some context about studying medicine in the United States. Chapter 2 presents a systematic review of research exploring how psychosocial support systems and resources shape IMSs' experiences in medical school. Chapter 3 outlines the methodology for an original grounded theory study. Chapter 4 presents the findings of this original grounded theory study, offering an in-depth understanding of IMSs' experiences and practices in U.S. medical schools and generating a theoretical framework to guide the development of more responsive institutional policies and support initiatives. Finally, Chapter 5 discusses the implications of these findings for IMSs, medical schools, and healthcare providers who interact with or support these learners.;

653 a| Psychosocial support;

653 a| Medical education;

653 a| Student well-being;

653 a| International Medical Students;

653 a| Acculturation;

700 1 a| Brimhall, Andrewe| degree supervisor.?| UNAUTHORIZED;

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CROSSING BORDERS: A GROUNDED THEORY STUDY ON INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL STUDENTS IN THE UNITED STATES

Author/creator	Joaquim, Tolulope author
Other author	Brimhall, Andrew degree supervisor.
Other author	East Carolina University
Format	Theses and dissertations
Publication	[Greenville, N.C.] : [East Carolina University 2025.]
Description	192 pages
Supplemental Content	Access via ScholarShip

Summary	ABSTRACTThe number of international students enrolled in medical schools worldwide continues to rise. In response to the growing shortage of healthcare personnel, many countries are expanding enrollment in health-related disciplines to meet national healthcare demands. This expansion has led to an increasing influx of international students into medical programs, including those in the United States. While International Medical Students (IMSs) share many challenges faced by domestic students, they also encounter unique cultural, financial, and psychosocial stressors.This dissertation examines these challenges and the support systems IMSs utilize across five chapters. Chapter 1 introduces and reviews existing literature on IMSs, focusing on their challenges and support systems, and provides some context about studying medicine in the United States. Chapter 2 presents a systematic review of research exploring how psychosocial support systems and resources shape IMSs' experiences in medical school. Chapter 3 outlines the methodology for an original grounded theory study. Chapter 4 presents the findings of this original grounded theory study, offering an in-depth understanding of IMSs' experiences and practices in U.S. medical schools and generating a theoretical framework to guide the development of more responsive institutional policies and support initiatives. Finally, Chapter 5 discusses the implications of these findings for IMSs, medical schools, and healthcare providers who interact with or support these learners.
Dissertation note	Dr.Phil. East Carolina University 2025.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references.
Technical details	System requirements: Adobe Reader.
Technical details	Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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