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Table 5 Distinguishing statements for factor 4 (n = 2)

From: What motivates senior clinicians to teach medical students?

No.

Statement

Rank

Score

36

My clinical load deters me from teaching

5

2.61*

23

Opportunities for academic promotion have nothing to do with my motivation

5

2.30

40

I teach as a means of reviewing a topic area unfamiliar to me

4

1.66*

9

I teach because it is a requirement of my employment contract

3

1.44

22

I don't teach because there is no recognition for what I do

1

0.18

29

I don't teach because I believe the institution devalues teaching and learning

0

-0.03*

64

I don't teach as I don't approve of new teaching techniques

0

-0.21

45

I don't teach because interacting with students is boring

0

-0.34*

69

I don't teach as I feel my knowledge is out of date

0

-0.37*

66

I don't teach as it is a waste of time

-1

-0.58*

56

I don't teach just because it is expected of me

-4

-1.54

18

I teach because there are opportunities for 'virtual' and/or 'online' and/or remote teaching

-5

-2.30

  1. NB1. P < 0.05 (* Indicates significance at P < 0.01)