Table 2 Self-reported levels of medical professionalism before/after ECE by theoretical category

Medical knowledge & clinical skills

Continuous learning

2/2

2/2

Professional identity

1/1

1/1

1/1

Professional reputation

2/2

1/1

Interpersonal skill with patients

Compassion

1/1

2/3

1/1

Equity

Integrity

Communication skills

3/4

2/4

4/4

Teamwork

Coordination & cooperation

0/1

0/1

1/2

Knowledge-sharing

Public health duties

Health advocacy

0/2

Infection control

Protection of patient rights

Information-sharing & self-determination

1/1

Confidentiality & dignity

Freedom to choose

1/1

Best interest of patients

0/2

0/1

Attitudes

Patience

0/2

2/2

Congeniality

0/1

Scrutiny

1/2

1/1

Ingenuity

0/1

Emotional stability

1/2

Well-being

Health/mental health

1/2

1/1

2/2