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Table 6 Reason for initial leave of absence during levels 3 to 6 of the programme by mode of entry

From: Relative progress and academic performance of graduate vs undergraduate entrants to an Australian medical school

Reason

Non-standard entry

School leaver entry

Graduate entry

Travel

15 (44.1%)

62 (30.8%)

4 (9.3%)

Study

5 (14.7%)

57 (28.4%)

2 (4.7%)

Personal

3 (8.8%)

16 (8.0%)

6 (14.0%)

Medical

4 (11.8%)

10 (5.0%)

11 (25.6%)

Employment/Financial

4 (11.8%)

41 (20.4%)

9 (20.9%)

Other

2 (5.9%)

8 (4.0%)

7 (16.3%)

Reason unknown

1 (2.9%)

7 (3.5%)

4 (9.3%)

  1. Pearson Chi-square = 49.8, P < 0.001