Table 2 Background characteristics and Evaluation of Clinical Performance
Characteristics | Above PG level median (n = 18) | Below PG level median (n = 33) | *P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, median (range) in years | 33 (31–40) | 36 (31–47) | < 0.05 |
Male:Female (ratio) | 9:9 | 20:13 | NS |
Marital Status (unmarried: married) | 5:13 | 13:20 | NS |
Asian/Others | 3/5 | 16/17 | NS |
#USMLE step I median (range) | 86 (76–97) | 83 (75–96) | NS |
USMLE step II Clinical skills median (range) | 86 (77–93) | 80 (75–92) | < 0.05 |
Time from medical school to residency, median (range) in years | 4 (1 – 14) | 5 (1–17) | NS |
Temporary Visa status (n) | 16 | 29 | NS |
Pre-GME Clinical Experience (n) | 15 | 28 | NS |
Pre-GME Research Experience (n) | 12 | 22 | NS |
US Externship | 7 | 7 | NS |
Pre-GME Awards | 9 | 17 | NS |