Table 1 Comparison of demographic data and research experience in medical school for respondents in second and fourth year medical school
From: A survey on the attitudes towards research in medical school
| Â | 2nd Year Students N = 185 | 4th Year Students N = 142 | P value for trend |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (SD) | 25.2 (1.28) | 26.7 (1.8) | <0.001 |
Graduate degrees | 24% | 18% | 0.22 |
Primary interest in family medicine | 27% | 28% | 0.80 |
Never presented research in medical school | 58% | 30% | 0.001 |
Significant involvement in research projects | 19% | 29% | 0.0002 |
Interested in a "competitive" residency | 43% | 47% | 0.68 |
No involvement in research projects | 49% | 14% | 0.0004 |
Anticipate a good understanding of research methodology | 23% | 36% | 0.10 |