Table 1.
Barriers | Solutions |
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(i) Finances | (i) Loan forgiveness programs |
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(i) Time and scheduling conflicts | (i) Increased elective time |
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(i) Inadequate global health training/competencies | (i) Incorporation of global health education into medical school curricula and training programs |
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(i) Safety concerns | (i) Heightened awareness (ii) Alternative options for involvement |
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(i) Personal and family commitments | (i) Family support (ii) Alternative options for involvement |
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(i) Specialty choice | (i) Redefine specialty approach to global health (ii) Increase partnerships (iii) Practice more system-based care |
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(i) Ethical considerations | (i) Establish guiding principles for global health involvement |