Introducing global health into the undergraduate medical school curriculum using an e-learning program: a mixed method pilot study

Table 4 Summary of themes identified through the analysis of focus group transcripts

Facilitators	Barriers	Curriculum delivery using e-learning
• Learning style	• Learning style	• Introduction to the basic global health concepts
• Personal interest in global health	• Work overload	• Conceptual knowledge acquisition of the CanMEDS’ competencies
• Ease of access	• Time constraint	• Factual learning
• Flexibility and convenience	• Technical problems	• Independent learning
• Interactive content	• Lack of face to face interactions	• Combination of teaching methods
• Knowledge assessment	• Potential for distraction (ie. other links)	• Potential improvements
• Applicability and relevance of the e-Learning Program
• Integration into the official curriculum