Table 1 Rating scale for internship preparedness: interns and their supervisors

1 = not prepared

Intern

I did not know how to do this/I did not feel prepared to do this, even with supervision

Supervisor

The interns appear not to know how to do this/do not seem prepared to do this, even with supervision

2 = a little prepared

Intern

I was rather unsure of how to do this/I needed someone to guide me through the process

Supervisor

The interns seem rather unsure of how to do this/need someone to guide them through the process

3 = fairly well prepared

Intern

I was fairly sure of my ability/I was willing to try with some help

Supervisor

The interns seem fairly sure of their ability/are willing to try with some help

4 = well prepared

Intern

I felt that I knew how to do this/I could do this, but would have liked to have someone check my work

Supervisor

The interns seem to know how to do this/can do this, but still want someone to check their work

5 = fully prepared

Intern

I knew how to do this really well/I felt able to do this well without any assistance

Supervisor

The interns know how to do this really well/are able to do this well without any assistance