Table 3 Characteristics of the residents most confident in their ability to perform the most challenging minimally invasive surgeries
From: Ob/Gyn resident self-perceived preparedness for minimally invasive surgery
| Variable | Most Confident Residents (N = 56) | Less Confident Residents (N = 103) | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year in Residency | 0.32 | ||
| Third | 23 (31.1) | 51 (68.9) | |
| Fourth | 33 (38.8) | 52 (61.2) | |
| Medical Degree | 0.61 | ||
| Allopathic | 48 (34.3) | 92 (65.7) | |
| Osteopathic | 8 (42.1) | 11 (57.9) | |
| Race | 0.60 | ||
| White/Caucasian | 39 (37.1) | 66 (62.9) | |
| Black/African-American | 7 (53.9) | 6 (46.1) | |
| Asian | 6 (24.0) | 19 (76.0) | |
| Gender | 0.04 | ||
| Female | 41 (31.5) | 89 (68.5) | |
| Male | 15 (53.6) | 13 (46.4) | |
| Type of Residency Program | 0.44 | ||
| Academic | 31 (32.3) | 65 (67.7) | |
| Community | 8 (47.1) | 9 (52.9) | |
| Community-Academic Affiliated | 17 (37.0) | 29 (63.0) | |
| Work with Graduate(s) of MIGS Fellowship | 0.08 | ||
| Yes | 29 (31.2) | 64 (68.8) | |
| No | 25 (39.1) | 39 (60.9) | |
| Intend to Pursue, or Matched in, a Surgical Fellowship | 0.09 | ||
| Yes | 16 (40.0) | 24 (60.0) | |
| No | 40 (37.0) | 68 (63.0) |