Critical Consiousness for International Medical Graduates
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https://doi.org/10.56570/jimgs.v1i1.148Keywords:
Critical consciousness, Medical education, Professional power, Moral virtues, Quality of lifeAbstract
Critical consciousness is an intellectual framework that is promoted in medical education. It helps to raise reflective awareness of professional power in healthcare. Moral virtues such as politeness and honesty are important to cultivate. The field of medicine plays a vital role in improving the quality of life and enhancing the physical and intellectual performance of human beings.References
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