Foreign students in Germany: a comparative report of satisfaction with medical behavioral sciences education

Since it is a challenge to study in a foreign country, educators might wonder how foreign students feel about their studies. Through our quantitative student evaluation of classes on Medical Psychology & Research Methodology and on Doctor/Patient Communication, I found that foreign students had a significantly higher level of satisfaction with their studies than their German peers. Reflections are offered as to why our foreign students were so much more satisfied with these courses than their German peers, and the implications of these findings are discussed. This paper thus aims to stimulate further research on how international students view their medical education.