Theme	n (%)	Example Respondent Quotes
Quality in education	36 (51)	“ACGME-I accreditation means that the program will focus on residents’ educational needs”. Male applicant from Jordan “I am sure that I will get all the teaching and support that I will need to become a great physician”. Female applicant from UAE
Increased opportunities	25 (35)	“The program will allow me more time and opportunities to do research”. Female applicant from Syria “After graduating from an ACGME-I accredited program, I will be a better candidate for fellowship positions and job opportunities in America”. Male applicant from India
Meets high international standards	24 (34)	“ACGME-I accreditation means that the hospital meets international standards for graduate medical education, focusing on academic excellence and resident well-being”.  Male applicant from Sudan “ACGME-I accreditation means that the hospital meets international standards for education, research and clinical care”. Female applicant from UAE
Improved structure	15 (21)	“ACGME-I accreditation means that the program will be as structured and academically challenging as programs in the USA”. Female applicant from Yemen
Better patient care	9 (13)	“We will learn up-to-date and evidence-based practices that will help us provide the best care to our patients”. Female applicant from Pakistan “In addition to medical knowledge, we will learn professionalism and communication skills, which will enable us to provide the best care to our patients”. Female applicant from Egypt

Int J Med Educ. 2015; 6:121-124; doi: 10.5116/ijme.5610.3116