Transforming a U.S. scholarly concentrations program internationally: lessons learned

BMC Medical Education

Table 3 Scholarly concentrations themes experienced at Bezmiâlem at mid-course

	Representative Quotes from Students^a
Positive Themes
New Skills Obtained in Literature Review, Ethics	“I learned how to review the literature.”
New Skills Obtained in Literature Review, Ethics	“I learned how to prepare the application for the ethical committee.”
Appreciation of Science and Discovery	“I learned how to work in the laboratory.”
Appreciation of Science and Discovery	“I learned the importance of scientific research projects.”
Negative Themes
Personal Time Commitment Required	“I didn’t know that it would need that much effort.”
Personal Time Commitment Required	“The given time frame isn’t suitable for everyone.”
Mentor Concerns	“My mentor left and I have a new mentor.”
Project Obstacles	“There are insufficient number of patients at the particular time.”
Cultural Issues Around Research in Turkey	“I have difficulties in understanding English literature.”

^aIn response to prompt, “Please express your feelings about the Concentration from the beginning in one sentence”

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