Table 3.

Sense of Community in the PMI

COP Features	Quotes
Shared Identity	“I think research became a significant part of my medical school identity…it provides some meaning beyond just academics.” (M3)
Shared Approach	“What I really appreciate about the PMI is that everyone is really open to helping other people. They really hold your hand and bring you from the very start, and help you develop from there.” (M12)
Shared Values	“The main values to uphold… is that you have to be open to communicating and responsible for your part of the project.” (M11)
Shared Goal	“Everyone was clear of where we are heading towards, especially after working together for a while.” (MD8)
Variety of Goal	“I joined in order to gain a research experience.” (M11) “It was important for my CV.” (M1)
Common Knowledge Requirements	“[Our near peer mentor] taught us the basic groundwork needed.” (MD11)
Welcoming Environment	“They were really friendly and nice, so there was nothing to be nervous about.” (M10) “It was a community that you could find comfort in… explore and work things out together. So, it was a very supportive system in the sense… we knew that we were not alone.” (M4)