ArticlePreventive medicine reports2024
International medical graduates as untapped resource for community health and wellness.
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Abstract
Objectives: This study examines the potential of International Medical Graduates (IMG) in contributing to the health and wellness of a community, particularly through transdisciplinary knowledge engagement or mobilization in diverse settings. We aimed to gather IMGs' perspectives on potential non-physician roles to enhance community health and wellness using a qualitative descriptive approach. Methods: Eight focus groups were conducted among IMGs in Canada between June and August 2020 (n = 42), followed by a thematic analysis of the verbatim transcripts. Two independent reviewers carried out inductive coding of the data. Emergent themes and sub-themes were identified. Through an iterative process incorporating insights from community partners, themes were refined to capture the lived experiences of IMGs in this context. Results: We sought to engage this population in discussions to capture their perspectives on contributions to health and wellness. Participants suggested various alternative contribution pathways such as knowledge mobilization, research generation, and supportive community roles. They also identified individual and systemic challenges. Finally, strategies for change were proposed on personal, professional, and organizational levels. Conclusion: The IMGs put forward various ideas and insights regarding their potential contributions to community health and wellness. They can be valuable assets in promoting health and improving health literacy. It is important to recognize that IMGs are eager to take on significant roles in the community and that they are currently an underused resource for enhancing community health and wellness.
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