Table 3 Correct Diagnosis and Treatment Plan by Case and in Aggregate as a Measure to Evaluate Differences in Accuracy of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Reasoning in Board Certified Versus Resident Physicians
Case | Resident (n = 10) | Board Certified (n = 15) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Case 1: HIV | |||
Correct Diagnosis | 10% (1) | 13% (2) | 0.65 |
Correct Treatment Plan | 30% (3) | 27% (4) | 0.60 |
Case 2: Colorectal Cancer | |||
Correct Diagnosis | 40% (4) | 53% (8) | 0.40 |
Correct Treatment Plan | 50% (5) | 53% (8) | 0.60 |
Case 3: Diabetes Mellitus | |||
Correct Diagnosis | 40% (4) | 53% (8) | 0.40 |
Correct Treatment Plan | 60% (6) | 67% (10) | 0.53 |
Correct Lead Diagnosis Across All Cases | 0.50 | ||
3 cases correct | 10% (1) | 13% (2) | |
2 cases correct | 10% (1) | 27% (4) | |
1 case correct | 40% (4) | 27% (4) | |
0 cases correct | 40% (4) | 33% (5) | |
Correct Therapeutic Reasoning Across All Cases | 0.87 | ||
3 cases correct | 10% (1) | 13% (2) | |
2 cases correct | 40% (4) | 40% (6) | |
1 case correct | 30% (3) | 27% (4) | |
0 cases correct | 20% (2) | 20% (3) | |