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Table 3 Multivariate analysis of select variables affecting matching into first-choice residency for DO 2010–2017

From: Student academic performance factors affecting matching into first-choice residency and competitive specialties

Factor

Unadjusted Odds Ratio

Adjusted Odds Ratioa

Pre-admission performance variables

 Mean Highest MCAT Score (increment = 5)

0.81 (0.69, 0.96)

0.95 (0.92, 0.98)

Post-admissions performance variables

 Pre-clinical GPA (increment = 5)

1.22 (1.08, 1.39)

Not significant

 COMLEX Level 2 Score (increment = 5)

1.01 (1, 1.02)

1.01 (1.01, 1.02)

 COMLEX Level 2 PE (Pass versus Fail)

3.32 (1.19, 9.26)

3.68 (1.2, 11.28)

  1. aAll values in Table 3 are presented as odds ratio (95% confidence interval). Only statistically significant results are shown (p < 0.05)