Table 3 Selection factors by intended urban vs rural site of practice in urban background subjects
From: Medical student selection criteria as predictors of intended rural practice following graduation
|  | Intended site of practice | N | Mean ± SEM | P value (Unpaired T-Test) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total UMAT percentile score | Urban | 365 | 89.9 ± 0.4 |  |
|  | Rural | 39 | 88.3 ± 1.4 | 0.228 |
UMAT-1 percentile score | Urban | 365 | 86.2 ± 0.7 |  |
|  | Rural | 39 | 84.7 ± 2.2 | 0.499 |
UMAT-2 percentile score | Urban | 365 | 78.4 ± 1.0 |  |
|  | Rural | 39 | 76.8 ± 2.8 | 0.616 |
UMAT-3 percentile score | Urban | 365 | 84.9 ± 0.8 |  |
|  | Rural | 39 | 85.8 ± 2.0 | 0.701 |
Interview score | Urban | 365 | 27.2 ± 0.27 |  |
|  | Rural | 39 | 25.9 ± 0.82 | 0.135 |
Academic entry score (ATAR) | Urban | 365 | 99.2 ± 0.04 |  |
|  | Rural | 39 | 98.7 ± 0.13 | 0.001 |