Feeling

Thematic analysis

Humiliation

Learning environment

Social psychology

Intimidation

Inclusion (mineral)

Pedagogy

Curriculum

Qualitative research

Psychology

Sociology

Medicine

Medical education

Social science

International Journal of Medical Education

We set out to review the published literature relating to the educational experiences of medical students in the operating theatre. In particular, we wished to deduce from the current evidence what challenges are posed to student learning in this environment, and how they may be overcome.

The operating theatre as a classroom: a literature review of medical student learning in the theatre environment