From: A web-based simulation of a longitudinal clinic used in a 4-week ambulatory rotation: a cohort study
Control (n = 10) | Intervention (n = 13) | |
---|---|---|
Average age (years) | 28.8 | 29.5 |
Gender: | ||
Male | 5 (50%) | 6 (46%) |
Female | 5 (50%) | 7 (54%) |
Previous degrees: | ||
Bachelor of Science | 10 | 12 |
Bachelor of Education | 0 | 1 |
Master's degree | 1 * | 2 * |
Level of training: | ||
2nd-year residents | 5 (50%) | 9 (69%) |
3rd-year residents | 5 (50%) | 4 (31%) |
Prior clinical rotations in endocrinology | ||
0 months | 6 (60%) | 9 (69%) |
1 months | 4 (40%) | 3 (23%) |
2 months or more | 0 (0%) | 1 (8%) |
Career goal | ||
General internal medicine | 1 (10%) | 1 (8%) |
Endocrinology | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
Other medical subspecialty | 7 (70%) | 8 (62%) |
Undecided | 2 (20%) | 4 (30%) |
Opinions regarding need for emphasis on continuity of care in residency: | ||
More emphasis required | 7 (70%) | 7 (54%) |
No change required | 3 (30%) | 6 (46%) |
Less emphasis required | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
Self-reported use of internet | ||
Full knowledge of internet use | 10 (100%) | 13 (100%) |
Daily use of internet | 10 (100%) | 13 (100%) |
Median estimates of the number of patients seen during the endocrine rotation: | ||
Type 2 diabetes | > 10 | > 10 |
Type 1 diabetes | 5–10 | 5–10 |
Hyperthyroidism | 5–10 | 3–5 |
Thyroid nodules and/or goiter | 5–10 | 3–5 |
Hyperlipidemia | 5–10 | 5–10 |
Hyperprolactinemia | 1–2 | 1–2 |
Polycystic ovarian syndrome | 1–2 | 1–2 |
Adrenal insufficiency | 1–2 | 1–2 |
Pituitary disorders | 1–2 | 1–2 |
Hyperparathyroidism | 0 | 0 |
Osteoporosis | 0 | 1–2 |