Table 2 Analysis themes, subthemes and exemplar quotes
Themes | Subthemes | Examplar Quotes |
|---|---|---|
1. Positivity | Importance of CS teaching and skills | “it is very important to be able to communicate well to be a good doctor”,Khim, 4th year. |
Relevance of CS teaching | “what I have learned there … I started to use them in practical life … … instead I found it difficult but I thought it is more effective”, Nara, 4th year | |
Personal Development | “I now started to feel confident … it have helped me a lot because I am changed”, Divesh, Intern | |
2. Experiential Learning | Effective Role Playing | “we have really learnt how to talk to a patient and about keeping us in their shoes … .we have learned a lot in the acting classes” Shova, 2nd year. |
Relevant Rural Posting | “we are sent in rural areas for posting so during this period we are exposed to strangers, so at that time … talking to them like slowly it builds up our communication skills” Arpan, 4th year. |