Table 1.
Themes that emerged in the workshop
| Theme | Sub-themes |
|---|---|
| Communities valued certain attributes among learners | Creativity Curiosity Respect Organization and time management Humility |
| A socially accountable curriculum should graduate students with the following competencies: | Active listening, empathy and person-centred care Cultural safety The intersection of social context with health and health care Setting appropriate boundaries Advocacy Life-long learning Interprofessional care/teamwork Resilience |
| There is the potential for mutual transformation between learners, the Faculty and communities | |
| Certain processes emerged as important to the success of community service learning placements | Matching processes beyond a lottery system |
| CSL scheduling that prioritizes community service as an integral part of student learning Enhanced training of learners prior to CSL placement (general to CSL placements and placement-specific) Process for placement sites to receive student feedback/evaluations Expanded opportunities for placement sites to set objectives with and assess students |
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| There is greater potential for impact through placements where students take initiative and work on real problems | Initiative Allows/requires them to solve real problems that will have an impact |
| Communities valued longitudinal relationships with both students and the Faculty of Medicine | |
| “Just putting in the hours” did not contribute to value and meaning for either communities or learners |