Table 3 Self-Assessment survey comparing PGY-1s who were about to start intern year, and PGY-2s who had just completed intern year
Statement | Group | Mean (SD) | Median (IQR) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The cardiopulmonary examination is an important part of patient assessment. | Intern | 4.832 (0.511) | 5.0 (5.0,5.0) | 0.671 |
PGY-2 | 4.828 (0.384) | 5.0 (5.0,5.0) | ||
I have received adequate training in the cardiopulmonary examination. | Intern | 3.743 (0.820) | 4.0 (3.0,4.0) | 0.884 |
PGY-2 | 3.724 (0.751) | 4.0 (4.0,4.0) | ||
The cardiac exam is less important now that echocardiography is widely available. | Intern | 2.426 (1.228) | 2.0 (1.0,4.0) | 0.833 |
PGY-2 | 2.517 (1.379) | 2.0 (1.0,4.0) | ||
The pulmonary exam is less important now that CT imaging is widely available. | Intern | 2.099 (1.162) | 2.0 (1.0,3.0) | 0.151 |
PGY-2 | 2.414 (1.181) | 2.0 (1.75,3.0) | ||
I am confident in my ability to perform a thorough pulmonary examination. | Intern | 3.356 (1.006) | 4.0 (2.75,4.0) | 0.983 |
PGY-2 | 3.414 (0.867) | 4.0 (3.0,4.0) | ||
I am confident in my ability to perform a thorough cardiac examination. | Intern | 3.317 (1.019) | 4.0 (2.0,4.0) | 0.190 |
PGY-2 | 3.621 (0.775) | 4.0 (3.0,4.0) | ||
I can reliably distinguish a systolic from a diastolic murmur. | Intern | 3.337 (1.098) | 4.0 (2.0,4.0) | 0.023* |
PGY-2 | 3.862 (0.743) | 4.0 (4.0,4.0) | ||
I can reliably distinguish a holosystolic from a crescendo-decrescendo systolic murmur | Intern | 2.842 (1.198) | 3.0 (2.0,4.0) | 0.010* |
PGY-2 | 3.483 (1.022) | 4.0 (3.0,4.0) | ||
I am able to distinguish a pleural effusion from a dense consolidation | Intern | 2.554 (1.109) | 2.0 (2.0,4.0) | 0.077 |
PGY-2 | 2.966 (1.085) | 3.0 (2.0,4.0) | ||
I feel comfortable palpating the point of maximal impulse. | Intern | 3.485 (1.205) | 4.0 (2.75,4.0) | 0.871 |
PGY-2 | 3.448 (1.183) | 4.0 (2.0,4.0) | ||
I feel comfortable assessing the jugular venous pressure. | Intern | 2.950 (1.143) | 3.0 (2.0,4.0) | <0.001* |
PGY-2 | 3.828 (0.848) | 4.0 (3.0,4.0) | ||
I am able to distinguish “a” from “v” waves on a jugular venous pressure examination. | Intern | 1.663 (0.828) | 1.0 (1.0,2.0) | <0.001* |
PGY-2 | 2.655 (1.078) | 3.0 (2.0,3.25) | ||
The make and model of a stethoscope is an important part of the cardiopulmonary exam. | Intern | 3.158 (1.111) | 3.0 (2.0,4.0) | 0.709 |
PGY-2 | 3.241 (0.830) | 3.0 (2.75, 4.0) | ||
Improving my physical exam skills is an important goal for the next year of my training. | Intern | 4.822 (0.456) | 5.0 (5.0,5.0) | 0.164 |
PGY-2 | 4.724 (0.455) | 5.0 (4.0,5.0) |