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Table 2 Question route used by the moderator in guiding focus group discussions

From: International medical students’ expectations and worries at the beginning of their medical education: a qualitative focus group study

1. What were your motives to start studying medicine abroad?

 

2. Have you already built up a social network at your new home?

 

3. Which expectations or worries do you have concerning your future studies with respect to the existing cultural differences?

 

4. In your opinion, what is important for the successful integration of international students?

 

5. In your opinion, is there any need for improvement of the existing conditions?