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The International Fellowship Programme: some personal thoughts

Gareth J Holsgrove1

  • 1Medical Education Adviser, Royal College of Psychiatrists, London, UK,

International Psychiatry : Bulletin of the Board of International Affairs of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
|September 12, 2019
PubMed

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The International Fellowship Programme (IFP) was established in 2003. Its name was changed in 2004 to avoid negative connotations for US doctors.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Professional Development Programs

Background:

  • The International Fellowship Programme (IFP) was initiated in 2003.
  • The program's initial name, International Fellowship Scheme, caused confusion among US physicians.
  • The term 'scheme' was misinterpreted as implying clandestine or Machiavellian intentions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the renaming of the International Fellowship Programme.
  • To clarify the reasons behind the name change from 'Scheme' to 'Programme'.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of program documentation.
  • Analysis of communication regarding the program's title.

Main Results:

  • The program's title was officially changed in 2004.
  • The name change was implemented to prevent misinterpretation by US medical professionals.

Conclusions:

  • The renaming of the IFP aimed to foster clearer understanding and positive reception.
  • Program nomenclature is crucial for effective international communication and perception.

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