Table 4 AAMC items score comparison: regulated vs uregulated

I am confident that I have acquired the clinical skills required to work as an osteopath

Item 1(regulated)

Item 1 (unregulated)

3.26, 0.64

3.00, 1.89

I believe I have the fundamental understanding of common conditions and their management encountered in the major clinical disciplines

Item 2 (regulated)

Item 2 (unregulated)

3.14, 0.70

3.11, 0.49

I have the communication skills necessary to interact with patients and health professionals

Item 3 (regulated)

Item 3 (unregulated)

3.19, 0.67

2.77, 0.64

I have basic skills in clinical decision making and the application of evidence based information to osteopathic practice

Item 4 (regulated)

Item 4 (unregulated)

3.57, 0.57

3.30, 0.55

I have a fundamental understanding of the issues in social sciences of osteopathic medicine (e.g., ethics, humanism, professionalism, organization and structure of the health care system)

Item 5 (regulated)

Item 5 (unregulated)

3.43, 0.60

3.16, 0.78

I understand the ethical and professional values that are expected of the profession

Item 6 (regulated)

Item 6 (unregulated)

3.69, 0.47

3.52, 0.50

I believe I am adequately prepared to care for patients from different backgrounds

Item 7 (regulated)

Item 7 (unregulated)

3.23, 0.80

3.48, 0.50