Table 1

Programme feedback—‘what one thing could the IGH team do differently to improve the program’, most commonly mentioned themes

Theme		First survey	Second survey
1	Preplacement	Better induction, increased QI and project management training Improved defining/matching projects prior to placement Improved handover of projects between fellows	Increased QI training More help preparing for reports and paperwork Improved handover of projects between fellows
2	On placement	Comments were varied—a selection of comments: a less paternalistic approach, more support when on placement, strengthen host organisations understanding of the programme, better mentor engagement	Better sustainability through greater involvement of the in-country team
3	Reporting	Fellows asked both for more and less training and structure to reporting	More structure and support in report writing
4	Postplacement		Include a formalised debrief with the in-country programme team