The Psychiatrists Training Initiative: developing an educational framework for international medical graduates in rural psychiatry.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this paper is to outline challenges and responses in providing a holistic approach to designing and delivering education to international medical graduates (IMGs) undertaking the role of consultant psychiatrists in a rural setting. This paper examines processes underpinning the educational framework with consideration to acculturation issues in Latrobe Regional Hospital's (LRH) Psychiatrists Training Initiative.


CONCLUSIONS
To engage and encourage consultant psychiatrist IMGs in an Australian rural setting, it is paramount that educational frameworks incorporate strong elements of communication skills, cross cultural communication and language, with focus on the individual and the group as part of the community.
Haines
Maryellen
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Educational Support, Gippsland Regional Clinical School, School of Rural Health, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Traralgon, Vic., Australia. maryellen.haines@med.monash.edu.au
Browne
Mark Oakley
MO
D000069:Acculturation; D001315:Australia; D054521:Cultural Competency / Q000193:education*; D003479:Curriculum; D005550:Foreign Medical Graduates; D006801:Humans; D011365:Professional Practice Location; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000193:education*; D019035:Rural Health Services; D000078329:Workforce