Chinese Journal of Medical Education

Chinese Journal of Medical Education ›› 2020, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (3): 179-182.DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-677X.2020.03.005

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Analysis on causes and strategies of the cultural shock in international students of clinical medicine in China

Zhu Lifang1, Zhang Lanling2, Bie Mingke3, Chen Yong4, Feng Bing5   

  1. 1College of International Education, Jining Medical University, Jining 272067, China;
    2Department of Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining 272100, China;
    3Master Degree Candidate, Internal Medicine Major, Enrolled in 2018, Traditional Chinese Medicine College, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha 410208, China;
    4Administration Department, College of International Education, Jining Medical University, Jining 272067, China;
    5Education Department, College of International Education, Jining Medical University, Jining 272067, China
  • Received:2019-07-04 Published:2020-12-10
  • Contact: Zhu Lifang, Email: zlfang588@163.com, Tel: 0086-537-3616022

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Abstract: Cultural shock is one of the most striking problems in the cross-cultural adaptation of international students in clinical medicine in China. Based on the theory of cultural shock and practical education and administration for international students, this paper analyzes the causes of cultural shock in international students of clinical medicine from the perspectives of anxiety for academic prospect, insufficient cultural acceptance, psychological features, Chinese language proficiency and so on, and puts forward some strategies to overcome cultural shock and accelerate the cross-cultural adaptation, aiming to improve the quality of international students education and administration and promote the successful cross-cultural communication.

Key words: Clinical medicine, International students in China, Cultural shock, Cross-cultural adaptation, Strategies

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