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Table 2 Social interaction domain

From: Consensual qualitative research on the internship experience and development of career identity of Korean doctors

Domain

Category/Subcategory

Frequency

Social interaction domain

1) Recognition of mentor importance

a. Psychological support from senior residents

Typical (6)

b. Positive support experience from professors

Typical (7)

2) Situational awareness in the clinical department

a. Experience of the reality of the desired specialty

Typical (7)

b. Residents’ quality of life

Typical (6)

c. Consideration of competition

Variable (5)

d. Experiences related to gender discrimination

Variable (2)

3) Relationship experience

a. Preliminary approval of decision by the department

Variable (5)

b. Experience of the relationship with patients

Variable (4)