Table 2 Responses to statements about the relevance and utility of psychiatry
Statement | Percentage of 4th year students who agreed n = 307 | Percentage of 5th year students who agreed n = 197 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Psychiatry placement is a valuable experience | 92.2% | 71.1% | <0.001 |
Psychiatric knowledge is essential for my future career | 84.7% | 79.7% | 0.15 |
Psychiatric knowledge is essential for a career in general practice | 96.1% | 98% | 0.24 |
The presentation of psychiatric illness in general practice is important | 91.5% | 93.9% | 0.32 |
General practice is a useful setting for learning psychiatry | 91.5% | 96.4% | 0.03 |
The presentation of psychiatric illness in the general hospital is important | 96.1% | 94.9% | 0.53 |
A medical ward is a useful setting for learning psychiatry | 54.7% | 60.4% | 0.21 |