Table 1 Distribution of variables by sex of the candidates (N = 7670)
Variable | Male N = 4026 (% of males) | Female N = 3644 (% of females) | Statistical significance |
|---|---|---|---|
Passed PACES at first attempt | |||
 Yes | 1681 (42) | 2055 (56) | χ2(1) = 144, P < 0.001 |
 No | 2345 (58) | 1589 (44) | |
Ethnicity | |||
 White | 1101 (27) | 1602 (44) | χ2(1) = 241, P < 0.001 |
 BME | 2466 (61) | 1653 (45) | |
 Missing | 459 (11) | 389 (11) | |
World region where Primary Medical Qualification received | |||
 UK | 1692 (42) | 2254 (62) | χ2(1) = 302, P < 0.001 |
 Outside of UK | 2332 (58) | 1390 (38) | |
 Missing | 2 (< 1) | 0 (0) | |
Registered with the General Medical Council | |||
 Yes | 2352 (58) | 2725 (75) | χ2(1) = 229, P < 0.001 |
 No | 1674 (42) | 919 (25) | |
Country of examination centre | |||
 UK | 2862 (71) | 3004 (77) | χ2(1) = 137, P < 0.001 |
 Outside of UK | 1164 (29) | 640 (18) | |