They'd do well in the USA. Here, we reward success no matter how it is attained. Lie, cheat, step over others. If you are successful, people will praise you for being smart.
You think kids are bad inThailand? What about here in the US...you see no discipline... inability to read in high schools...massive cheating...violence...shooting...shall I continue?
Boy, cheating in the surgical procedure could create some problems. Do you know how to perform open heart surgery? No, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.!!!!!!!!