Table 2 Themes, categories and sub-categories of student experiences interacting with the VPs
| Theme | Category | Sub-category |
|---|---|---|
| 1. How the VP enables learning to happen | Socialisation to role | “This is how I should be.” |
| “Develops self-confidence.” | ||
| Authenticity | “Real but not real.” | |
| “The same thing happens.” | ||
| “Sometimes bad things happen” | ||
| Learning through mistakes | ||
| Vicarious learning | ||
| Design | ||
| 2. Learning surrounding the VP encounter |
“We all got to work together.” Reflective practice. “Connects with the content.” | |
| 3. Changing the way students perceive practice |
“We’re all involved in patient safety”. Practical value “That’s not the way we do it here!” | |
| 4. Potential limitations to learning |
Fear Overconfidence Barrier of the classroom Confusion Groupthink |