Preference for first discussion of MSF results	Expertise	Neutrality	Safety
Always with program director (N=2)			“I’m at the end of my training’’ (R5) “I already discuss these topics with my PD” (R29)
With coach only in case of negative results or suboptimal relationship with program director (N=9)	“Neutral coach is still better because of specific advice” (R 32)	“As a resident you always have a dependent relationship, which makes you less open” (R30)	“When feedback is negative and results of the MSF are bad” (R 13) “When my relationship with the PD isn’t optimal it’s less safe to discuss the results with the PD”(R 38)
Always with coach (N=32)	“A coach has specific coaching expertise”	“A coach is neutral and objective”	“Discussing results with coach feels open and safe”

Int J Med Educ. 2018; 9:48-54; doi: 10.5116/ijme.5a7f.169d