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Table 2 Results of Univariate analysis with USMLE scores

From: Multivariable analysis of factors associated with USMLE scores across U.S. medical schools

Variable

Avg. STEP1 score

P-value

Avg. STEP2 score

P-value

Avg. STEP1 score

NA

NA

0.54

<.0001

Median GPA

0.55

<.0001

0.49

<.0001

Median MCAT total score

0.72

<.0001

0.60

<.0001

School type, mean (SD)

 

<.0001

 

0.051

 Private

233.2 (6.3)

 

241.3 (5.7)

 

 Public

228.6 (5.0)

 

239.2 (4.1)

 

Full-Time Faculty-Student Ratio

0.47

<.0001

0.35

0.0004

NIH Funds Granted to Medical School and Affiliated Hospitals in millions

0.58

<.0001

0.46

<.0001

NIH Research Grant Funds Per Faculty Member in thousands

0.54

<.0001

0.35

0.0005

Residency Directors Assessment Score out of 5

0.60

<.0001

0.47

<.0001

Peer Assessment Score out of 5

0.62

<.0001

0.49

<.0001

Total Medical School Enrollment

−0.10

0.33

0.02

0.86