Abstract
PURPOSE: Graphic medicine provides a unique method for medical students transitioning to clinical rotations to express their sentiments. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In total, 36 cartoons created by 248 third-year medical students to represent their transition to clinical rotations in 2018-2019 were qualitatively analyzed for tone and common thematic elements. RESULTS: Twenty-four (67%) of these cartoons were coded as negative, eight (22%) were mixed, and four (11%) were positive. Common themes present were the use of horror imagery, feelings of inadequacy, and time pressure. DISCUSSION: Analysis of graphic medicine provides educators an opportunity to reflect and incorporate ways to address the problems highlighted.