Table 3.

Negative qualitative themes and codes

ThemeCodes
Loss of opportunitiesLoss of at least part of academic block
Loss of weekly academic time
Teaching cancellations
Course and conference cancellations
Unable to do research in chosen areas
Difficulty with lab-based projects
Unable to do non-COVID-19-related research
Changes to planned working arrangementsWorking from home
Virtual teaching
Staff shortages
Organisation and communication issuesNo plan for reinstating academic time
No plan for reimbursing academic time
Lack of communication
Lack of awareness of academic requirements
Trainee wellbeingGuilt associated with taking academic time
Academic work undervalued
Burnout
Lack of supervisor support
Frustration at inequalities