Table 3 Major themes relating to student engagement

Reasons for getting involved

   • Endorsing the need for the program

   • Excitement with the start-up

   • Wanting to give back

   • Commitment to institutional excellence

   • Collaborating with talented peers and faculty.

Benefits

   • Connecting with others

   • Mentoring

   • Learning new skills

   • Recognition

Drawbacks

   • Lack of time

   • Opportunity costs

Ideas for drawing in medical students

   • Creating defined roles

   • Offering a breadth of opportunities

   • Empowering students with responsibilities

   • Making them feel valued.