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Table 3 *ACGME competency-based self-evaluation (median scores; n = 42)

From: The research rotation: competency-based structured and novel approach to research training of internal medicine residents

#Research Component

Competency tested

Non-rotators (n= 14)

Rotators (n = 28)

Evidence based topic

Practice based learning

6.25

6.75

Critique of literature

Medical knowledge

5

6

Designing research project

Medical knowledge/Interpersonal skills

6

6.75

Research interest/learning

Professionalism/Medial knowledge

6.5

7

Data gathering and analysis

System based practice/Practice based learning

6.25

7

Overall Competence in research skills

All of the above

6

7

  1. *p value using Mann Whitney U test for comparison of median scores between rotators & non-rotators were non-significant.
  2. # Score 1–3 unsatisfactory; Score 4–7 satisfactory; 7–9 superior