Table 4.

Characteristics of preparation/requirements for IMVs

		Percentage of respondents (%)
Host suggestions for preparation/requirements for IMVs (participants chose all that applied)
Obtain medical licensure (or approval)	52	51
Language classes	46	45
Bring own equipment	46	45
Cultural sensitivity training	46	45
Arrange own visa	45	44
Arrange own housing	44	43
Other	7	7
What role should students play in IMV trips (n = 102)
Comfortable with anything	11	11
Comfortable with students operating at their own comfort level	17	17
Only allow students to operate with same level of supervision they have at their home institution	32	31
Only allow students to observe	22	22
Do not think it is appropriate for students to come	19	19
Other	1	1