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Evaluation of a program to train Saudi Arabian physicians.

J M Lockyer1, A K Brownell

  • 1Offices of Graduate Clinical and Continuing Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary Health Sciences Centre, Alberta, Canada.

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|December 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

This study reviewed a residency training program for Saudi Arabian physicians. The program offered benefits to the university outweighing disadvantages, highlighting the need for periodic reviews of foreign physician training.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • International Medical Training

Background:

  • University of Calgary hosted a residency program for 11 Saudi Arabian physicians in 1989.
  • Program evaluation aimed to assess preparation, progress, and training equivalence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of a residency training program for international physicians.
  • Determine the advantages and disadvantages for the host university.
  • Assess the feasibility of training other foreign nationals.

Main Methods:

  • Semistructured interviews conducted in 1989.
  • Involved Saudi residents, other residents, faculty, and program directors.
  • Program review focused on preparation, progress, training, and evaluation.

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Main Results:

  • Variability observed in Saudi residents' preparation and progress.
  • Benefits to the university exceeded the disadvantages.
  • Training and evaluation were assessed for equivalence.

Conclusions:

  • Periodic reviews of foreign physician training programs are essential.
  • Recommendations were made to improve international physician training.
  • Carefully selected foreign-trained physicians can benefit host institutions.