Table 4.

The characteristics of teachers who can be positive role models based on medical students’ views

Themes	Subthemes
Professionalism	Respect for and empathy with patients and students, respect for the rights of coworkers, appropriate behaviors, commitment to professional development, and accepting criticism.
Clinical Skills and Competence	Performing detailed examinations, sound clinical judgment and reasoning, good decision-making abilities, competence in patient management, diagnostic skills, the ability to manage rounds, cooperation, the capacity to monitor all aspects of treatment, and effective communication.
Teaching Skills	Excellent and interactive teaching, employing new teaching methods, providing proper feedback, encouraging student participation in education.
Updated Knowledge and Information	Professional mastery, high academic achievements, updated information, using the power of knowledge, conducting valuable research.
Individual Traits	Confidence, intelligence, the power to convey knowledge, piety and modesty, tireless, caring, ready to help others, committed and patient, good manners, punctuality, authority, the ability to adjust to the team, conscientiousness, sociability, creativity, and honesty.