As the Peninsula Medical School admits its first intake of international students and on considering these prospective students' cultural and social background it was thought that the School's innovative teaching and learning approaches in the medical curriculum and the learning environment which are less traditional could pose additional challenges to them as they study on the programme. The anticipated potential support needs the students may require are identified. A proposed plan of action for a PMS-based support service is outlined together with schemes to address these needs and foster a sense of belonging and adequate integration within the student body. Proposals are also given for a longitudinal evaluation process to determine the impact and adequacy of the support programme based on the students' views.
