Table 5 Pre-course and post-course (including retrospective pre-course) self-assessment ratings

  I can examine and diagnose shoulder pain without MRI

2.8 ± 1.0

2.3 ± 1.0

4.6 ± 0.6

  I can evaluate patients effectively

2.8 ± 0.9

2.4 ± 1.0

4.6 ± 0.6

  I can develop an appropriate plan

2.9 ± 0.9

2.2 ± 0.9

4.3 ± 0.7

  I understand when to order imaging

3.0 ± 0.8

2.4 ± 1.0

4.4 ± 0.6

  I understand when to refer

3.0 ± 0.9

2.4 ± 1.0

4.5 ± 0.6

  I can examine and diagnose knee pain without MRI

3.3 ± 0.9

2.7 ± 0.9

4.4 ± 0.6

  I can evaluate patients effectively

3.2 ± 0.9

2.6 ± 0.9

4.5 ± 0.6

  I can develop an appropriate plan

3.1 ± 0.8

2.6 ± 1.0

4.3 ± 0.6

  I understand when to order imaging

3.4 ± 0.9

2.6 ± 1.0

4.5 ± 0.6

  I understand when to refer

3.3 ± 0.9

2.6 ± 0.9

4.5 ± 0.5