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Table 1 Interview questions relating to a rural internship

From: Medical students on long-term rural clinical placements and their perceptions of urban and rural internships: a qualitative study

Imagine you would work as an intern in a rural area:

1. What would be the benefits/downsides of urban and rural internship placements?

2. What do you think a rural internship would be like?

3. What are your expectations in terms of level of professional and supervisory support?

4. Can you explain why you think it is <use their words regarding their expectations for professional and supervisory support, e.g. good/bad>

5. How can health services and/or your medical school prepare you best for a rural internship?