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Table 1 Medical students learning experiences and reflections on future career choice

From: Medical student experiences in prison health services and social cognitive career choice: a qualitative study

Themes

Subthemes

Learning experiences - influencing self-efficacy beliefs

Performance success

Enhanced professional qualities

Reflecting on career choices - influencing outcome expectations

Working with prisoners and ex-prisoners

The work of a doctor in prisons

Considering societal benefit

Aligning experience with personal values

Consolidating existing career goals

Career interest expansion