Goal and Objectives of the Acculturation Program
Goal
To assist newly arriving international medical graduates (IMGs) in adjusting more quickly and easily to learning and practice within the U.S. medical education system, and working and living in the United States.
Objectives
To identify the core issues relating to acculturation for IMGs and monitor issues as they evolve
To develop resources including model syllabi for IMG orientation programs that can be used by IMGs, Program Directors, and others
To make these resources widely and freely available via the ECFMG website and other means to any and all interested users
To provide appropriate services to facilitate communication between IMGs and those who can best advise and assist them
To develop and disseminate faculty development materials and other educational resources for those who supervise, teach, and work with IMGs to enhance understanding of the challenges, backgrounds, and issues relating to IMGs
To collaborate with individuals, institutions, and organizations that are developing resources in acculturation and related areas
To serve as a clearinghouse for a range of materials, programs, or resources that may be useful to IMGs and those with whom they work and interact