Table 3 Overview of themes and sub-themes

1. Intentions to pursue PGME

2. Preferred medical disciplines and careers

2.1 Medical disciplines

2.2 Clinical career

2.3 Public health career

2.4 Academic career

3. Factors influencing career preferences

3.1 Exposure

3.2 Practical

3.3 Personal

3.4 Financial

3.5 Contextual

4. Preferred locations for PGME and motivations

4.1 Locations

4.2 Motivations

 4.2.1 Financial

 4.2.2 Practical

 4.2.3 Reputation

 4.2.4 Social

5. PGME expansion in Sierra Leone

5.1 Observed benefits

5.2 Perceived challenges