Table 3.

Interview Questions/Guide Used for the Pre-Med Insight Program Focus Groups

Introduction to purpose of group – no notes

Moderator should indicate that this is a safe space and that responses are anonymous and should not be shared elsewhere

Icebreaker (“Tell us where you are originally from and then talk about a place you would like to visit”)

Program questions

1. We want to know about your motivations for participating in the Pre-Med Insight Program. Please share what you believe you will gain from participating in the program's activities.

a. What do you think is the purpose of this program?

Perceptions of the medical field

1. What do you think of when you think of a medical professional?

2. What type of person pursues a career in the medical field?

3. What would it take to become a medical professional?

Program question and skills of a medical professional

1. Are there specific skills you hope to gain from participating in this program?

2. What skills do you think a health care professional should eventually have?

Barriers to pursing a medical career

1. Are there factors that could stop you from accomplishing your goals of working as a medical professional?

2. What are the odds that you will succeed in pursuing your interests in the medical field?

Conclusion

1. Is there anything you would like to add?