Table 1. Characteristics of the focus groups and participants (N=16)
Focus group 1 2 3 4
Number of participants* 4 2 5 5
Average age 29 31 30 33
Male: female 3:1 0:2 3:2 2:3
Year of training        
PGY1 1 - 4 2
PGY2 - 1 - 2
PGY3 1 - - -
PGY4 2 1 1 1
Duration (min) 75 20 104 60

*The total number adds up to sixteen. Two residents participated in two focus groups. A total of fourteen residents participated in the study.

Int J Med Educ. 2018; 9:262-270; doi: 10.5116/ijme.5bb5.c111