Table 2 Pre-and post-advocacy mean Likert score responses to survey statements

KNOWLEDGE

I understand the major provisions of the recently enacted health care reform legislation (Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act).

3.60

3.90

+0.30

0.03

My medical school curriculum has provided me with sufficient health legislative advocacy training.

2.02

1.99

−0.03

0.89

I can describe how public policy affects the health of populations that I serve.

3.60

4.07

+0.47

0.01

I can identify the opportunities available for physicians-in-training to function as health advocates.

3.24

3.82

+0.58

<0.001

SKILL

I am able to effectively communicate my position to my legislators and/or their staffers.

3.42

3.99

+0.57

<0.001

I know what to expect when I meet with legislators and their staffers.

3.18

3.68

+0.50

<0.001

ATTITUDE

As a physician-in-training, I believe I can influence policy.

4.16

4.20

+0.04

0.73

As a physician-in-training, I believe it is important to contact my legislators about issues important to my future patients.

4.50

4.64

+0.14

0.13

As a physician-in-training, I believe it is important to contact my legislators about issues that will affect the way I will practice medicine.

4.26

4.66

+0.40

0.03

Participating in the legislative process is a professional responsibility of physicians

3.80

4.04

+0.24

0.17

Meeting with legislators is a worthwhile use of my time.

3.74

4.40

+0.66

0.007

It is part of my role as a physician-in-training to advocate for populations' health needs within society.

4.10

4.54

+0.44

0.04

I feel that my role as a health advocate extends beyond the individual patient(s) I am treating.

4.24

4.70

+0.46

0.03

I plan to engage in health legislative advocacy activities in the future.

3.88

4.52

+0.64

0.006

POST-SURVEY ^†

After participating in Advocacy Day, I feel more prepared to be a physician-advocate.

n/a

4.30

n/a

n/a

Participating in Advocacy Day has increased my commitment to engaging in health advocacy activities.

n/a

4.37

n/a

n/a

I am more likely to encourage others to engage in health advocacy activities as a result of my participation in Advocacy Day.

n/a

4.46

n/a

n/a