Abstract: Objective To investigate the degree of self-concordance and self-esteem and to explore the ways of improving the training mode of international medical students. Methods 210 undergraduate students in different grades in Ningxia Medical University were evaluated by SCCS(self consistency and congruence scale)and SES(self-esteem scale). Results The total score of self-concordance among 210 students was up to 124 points, and the lowest was 47 points, an average of(91.95±13.28)points, the self-esteem scale was scored up to 40 points, and the lowest 14 points, an average of(32.85±4.62)points. The degrees of self-concordance(t=2.894, P<0.05)and self-esteem(t=3.126, P<0.05)of the male international medical students were higher than that of female ones. The degrees of self-concordance(F=13.128, P<0.05)and the self-esteem(F=8.595, P<0.05)of the students in different grades were statistically significant. The degrees of self-concordance(t=9.223, P<0.05)and self-esteem(t=3.582,P<0.05)of the students with intermediat and advanced Chinese level were higher than those with primary Chinese level. Conclusion There is a difference between the degrees of self-concordance and self-esteem among the senior and junior students and a difference in the degree of self-concordance among the students with different Chinese proficiency. Timely, to understand the mental health status as well as social & cultural characteristics of the international students, formulate the corresponding mental health intervention strategy, is conductive to further promote the improvement of the international students' mental health and personality's development.

Key words: international medical students, self-concordance, self-esteem