Table 2.

The example of field notes quotations’ interpretations.

Field notes quotations	Interpretations	Codes
Field notes code 08_Polyclinic Friday, 10 a.m. In the polyclinic room, there are two examiner tables, and five chairs, clinical supervisor (CS) sits in one of the examiner's chairs on the right side of the patient's chair. . … While examining the patient and receiving feedback, the student is standing, occasionally bending down and adjusting her position to examine the patient and listen to the CS's advice.	Student standing while clinical supervisor sitting	The nonverbal symbol of student as subordinate
Field notes code 02 _Polyclinic Thursday, 8.30 a.m. The student, a female, walked rashly through the Clinic. The CS has sat in his chair and is ready to call the patient. The student continued to bow down and said, “Good morning, doctor, pardon me, my name is K, and I have been scheduled mini-CEX for today”. The CS refused to have eye contact and pointed to the medical record without saying a word. The student took the medical record and said, “Pardon me, doctor”. The CS keep silent until the nurse comes and brings the patient to the Clinic. … … The CS finished the patient's examination about 40 min. The student did not have any exams that day.	Students apologize without any verbal response from the clinical supervisor. Students need a chance to clarify the situation.	The symbols of the student as subordinate The symbols of the power of the clinical supervisor