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Table 4 Themes identified via constant comparison analysis in order of importance

From: Building connections between biomedical sciences and ethics for medical students

Themes

Codes

Frequency of Codes

Percent of Codes

General Favorable Impression on Ethics Learning Modules

Engaging and enjoyable

194

52.43

Effective

Thought provoking

Challenging

Discussion provided opportunity to learn from each other

Provided opportunity to present and view different perspectives

Loved format of debate

Exposure to different viewpoints

Better than reading

Efficient use of time

Stress-free activity

Perceived Learning Outcomes for Ethics Learning Modules

Real world preparation and increased awareness of their role as future physician

140

37.84

Raised awareness of the complexity of ethics

Built connection of ethics and science

Raised awareness of the interplay between ethics and law

Raised awareness of connection of ethics and human research

Increased awareness of complexity of patient care

Helped understand the role of ethics in health care

Increases awareness of the role of religion in health care

Suggestions and Critiques for Ethics Learning Modules

Case being hypothetical with lack of background information

36

9.73

Wished for more structural instruction methods

Prefer discussing in groups

Time consuming

Prefer free flow refection

Prefer documentary

Need time to consider

Total

  

100