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Table 4 Theme 3 - the “Mismatch-related dilemma”

From: The hidden hurdles of clinical clerkship: unraveling the types and distribution of professionalism dilemmas among South Korean medical students

Sub-themes

Students’ dilemma narrative

Difference between knowledge and workplace

In internal medicine practice, the textbook mentioned that “antibiotics A” should be used, but the professor said, “Do not use ‘A’.” (Team 10)

I was taught that when viewing medical records, only approved records should be viewed, but some professors have asked students to view even those records for which they do not have access rights, such as outpatient records. We needed the account of a resident to view these records. (Team 15)

Difference between specialties

Specialty A mentioned that neckties are likely to become contaminated and advised us against wearing them. However, Department B announced: “As you are students, wear shirt and tie with courtesy.” (Team 12)