Understanding Barriers and Motivations: Enhancing Support for UK Medical Students’ Participation in Foreign Medical Electives

UK medical students show a strong preference for international electives, despite significant barriers, particularly related to safety and finances. The peer-led event proved to be effective in supporting students' planning of electives.

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Advances in Medical Education and Practice
Published
2025-04-01
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https://doi.org/10.2147/amep.s499581
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2
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Global Health Workforce Issues
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Abstract

UK medical students show a strong preference for international electives, despite significant barriers, particularly related to safety and finances. The peer-led event proved to be effective in supporting students' planning of electives.

Advances in Medical Education and PracticeVol. Volume 16
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (GB), University College London (GB)
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Global Health Workforce Issues
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