Medical students' perception of international health electives in the undergraduate medical curriculum at the College of Medicine, King Saud University.

Background: International health electives prepare medical students during their student years of medical education in choosing, matching, and succeeding in the residency of their choice. They serve as a unique educational experience prior to residency training.

Objective: This study was conducted to explore 4th- and 5th-year medical students' perspective about international health electives and to evaluate their educational effects.