Table 1 Sample characteristics
From: Medical student education program in Alzheimer’s disease: The PAIRS Program
PAIRS program participants n = 45 | Applicants not admitted n = 34 | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, years | 24 ± 3 | 23 ± 3† | 0.19 |
Sex, % female | 58 | 50 | 0.49 |
Race, % White | 53 | -- | -- |
Ethnicity, % Hispanic/Latino | 3 | -- | -- |
Education, years | 16 ± 1 | 16 ± 1 | 0.64 |
Professional experience with AD patient prior to program, % yes | 49 | 47 | 0.87 |
Personal/familial familiarity with AD prior to program, % yes | 33 | 44 | 0.33 |
Monthly interactions, total | 5 ± 1 | -- | -- |
Remained in contact with buddy post-program, % yes | 62 | -- | -- |