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Most IMG Acculturation Programs Lack Strong Outcome Data, Review Finds

“Acculturation interventions are most effective when delivered in ‘a safe, non-judgmental, and nurturing environment,’” according to a new systematic review assessing programs for international medical graduates.

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  1. The review encompassed 46 studies on acculturation programs for IMGs.
  2. Most programs lacked evidence supporting their effectiveness in job performance and patient outcomes.
  3. Majority took place in the UK, Australia, US, and Canada.
  4. Programs varied in delivery but often failed to address IMGs' cultural backgrounds.
  5. Recommendations include culturally responsive training and structured frameworks for future interventions.

Source: Frontiers in Medicine

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