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Perception of Canadian training programs by Saudi resident trainees
Abdullah S Assiri1, Abdullah S Al-Jarallah, Omar Al-Amari
1University of Ottawa and Saudi Cultural Mission, Ottawa, Canada.
Annals of Saudi Medicine
|December 6, 2006
Summary
Saudi medical trainees in Canada reported positive educational experiences. However, administrative and social adjustment issues impacted their training programs, necessitating improvements for future success.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- International Medical Graduates
- Cross-Cultural Health Training
Background:
- Saudi medical trainees pursue advanced education in Canada.
- Understanding their perceptions of training is crucial for program improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess Saudi medical trainees' views on educational, ethnic, and socio-cultural aspects of Canadian training programs.
- To identify factors influencing these perceptions, such as specialty and training level.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous, self-administered questionnaires were used to survey Saudi residents in Canadian training programs (1996/1997).
- The survey evaluated educational, ethnic, and socio-cultural elements of their training.
Main Results:
- A high response rate (72.5%) was achieved, with most respondents in their fourth year of training.
- Over 96% viewed educational aspects positively; 83% found stress tolerable and 72% faced no major religious practice difficulties.
- Training site, specialty, and level significantly impacted perceptions of educational, social, religious, and administrative aspects.
Conclusions:
- Saudi medical trainees generally had a positive educational experience in Canada.
- Key challenges included administrative issues and social adjustment, requiring attention from authorities.
- Addressing these issues is vital for the success of international medical training programs.
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