Table 5 Factor Analysis makeup for Site Characteristics

Office Management

Teaching of time management skills

.832

.62

Teaching of medical record keeping skills

.760

Teaching of office management skills

.746

Patient Logistics

Opportunity to see an adequate number of patients

.766

.69

Opportunity to see a large variety of patients

.542

Opportunity to see patients independently

.538

Readily available examination room

.473

Opportunity to see patients in follow-up visits

.442

Objectives

Clearly defined site objectives for the rotation

.806

.53

Efforts to meet objectives made by preceptor

.776

Learning Resources

Library resources available in the clinic

.794

.60

Computer learning resources available in the clinic

.756

Clinic Set-up

Close proximity of clinic to campus

.442

.55

Presence of other trainees in the clinic

.418

Existence of a site co-coordinator

.386

Longitudinal/horizontal rotation

.364

Orientation to the practice

.342

Preceptor Interaction

Effective teachers

.514

.55

Preceptors readily available

.506

Opportunity to observe preceptor if desired

.491