‘Playing the game’: How do surgical trainees seek feedback using workplace-based assessment?

Objectives Although trainees and trainers find feedback interactions beneficial, difficulties in giving and receiving feedback are reported. Few studies have explored what drives trainees to seek feedback. This study explores how workplace-based assessments (WBAs) influence the ways surgical trainees seek feedback and feedback interactions. Methods Utilising a template analysis approach, we conducted 10 focus groups with 42 surgical trainees...