Table 3 Theme 2– the “Abuse-related dilemma”
Sub-themes | Students’ dilemma narrative |
|---|---|
Unfairly scolding students or colleagues | For a few professors, questions are mandatory during handover. He scolded students for not asking questions, saying, “You didn’t study!” (Team 11) We have learned to respect each other, but when visiting the operating room or outpatient clinic, the professor shows annoyance toward the nurse. (…) Professor gets angry with the nurse in the operating room. The nurses somehow hold themselves back. (Team 16) |
“Nun-chi” (walking on eggshells) | In obstetrics and gynecology practice, although I had questions about textbooks or anatomical structures during surgery, I couldn’t ask because of the professor’s style and tendency, the atmosphere of the department, and the serious mood in the operating room. The resident advised me to be quiet during the surgery. I felt I had to be quiet even when I had questions. (Team 6) |