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['Sandwich PhD': considerations for a successful experience abroad].
Marina de Goes Salvetti1, Mariana Bueno, Denise Gastaldo
1Departamento de Enfermagem da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Estadual de Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas/SP/Brasil. mgsalvetti@usp.br
Revista Gaucha De Enfermagem
|June 21, 2013
Summary
The "Sandwich PhD" international internship enhances research skills and global opportunities for doctoral students. Planning is crucial for successful personal and professional development in international academic collaborations.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- International Collaboration
- Graduate Studies
Context:
- Focuses on the "Sandwich PhD" program, an international internship model in Brazil.
- Examines the collaboration between the University of São Paulo (Brazil) and the University of Toronto (Canada).
- Considers PhD student networks as an alternative international experience.
Purpose:
- To identify key factors in planning and executing successful "Sandwich PhD" internships.
- To share experiences from professors and students involved in the Brazil-Canada nursing PhD collaboration.
- To highlight the benefits of international academic experiences for students and institutions.
Summary:
- The article details the planning and execution of the "Sandwich PhD" program, involving Brazilian and Canadian nursing faculties.
- It emphasizes the importance of strategic planning for international internships to maximize student and institutional benefits.
- Alternative internationalization strategies, such as PhD student networks, are also discussed.
Impact:
- Well-planned international experiences significantly contribute to students' personal and professional growth.
- Such programs foster the internationalization of Brazilian graduate programs and research collaborations.
- Enhances global academic networking and career prospects for PhD candidates.
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