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Symposium "International Medical Students - Support Programs in Practical Application": Networking, best-practice
Henrike Schulze1,2, Danmei Zhang3,2, Ricardo Patricio Pérez Anderson3,2
1Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Hannover, Germany.
GMS Journal for Medical Education
|January 15, 2019
Summary
The German Medical Students' Association (bvmd) launched a project to support international medical students. A symposium identified challenges and solutions for these support programs, with plans for future events.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- International Student Support
- Higher Education Policy
Background:
- The German Medical Students' Association (bvmd) initiated the "International Medical Students" project.
- This project aims to connect and enhance support programs for international medical students.
- It also focuses on representing the interests of international medical students within the bvmd.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the outcomes of the first "International Medical Students - Support Programs in Practical Application" symposium.
- To identify common challenges and effective solutions for supporting international medical students.
- To gather feedback for future symposiums and improve support initiatives.
Main Methods:
- A symposium was held at Hannover Medical School (MHH) from May 12-14, 2017.
- 31 participants engaged in workshops to discuss framework conditions, problems, and solutions.
- Discussions covered curricula, social offers, legal aspects, funding, and outreach strategies.
Main Results:
- Participants identified key challenges in supporting international medical students, including reaching the target audience and securing funding.
- Potential solutions such as targeted advertising and applying for public funds were discussed.
- The need for regular exchange and the symposium format were positively received.
Conclusions:
- The symposium successfully highlighted the importance of structured support for international medical students.
- Positive feedback indicates a demand for continued dialogue and collaboration.
- Future symposiums will incorporate thematic refinements based on participant input to further enhance support systems.