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Table 3 Descriptive Statistics and Correlation Matrix for Residency Readiness

From: One Institution’s evaluation of family medicine residency applicant data for academic predictors of success

Variable

n

M

SD

ITE

PC

MK

ICS

Prof

Comp

Gap

Step 1

96

209.4

21.1

.466**

−.003

.008

−.060

−.001

−.051

.036

Step 2 CK

96

219.7

20.9

.475**

−.022

.004

−.103

−.060

−.067

−.218

Gap

72

25.1

29.1

.140

−.148

−.176

−.091

−.067

−.120

–

ITE

106

376.8

70.5

–

.230*

.234*

.190

.224*

.213*

.039

  1. *p < .05
  2. **p < .001
  3. Legend – ITE In-Training Exam, PC Patient Care, MK Medical Knowledge, ICS Interpersonal Communication Skills, Prof Professionalism, Comp Composite Score (average of PC, MK, ICS, and Prof); Gap: Number of months between medical school graduation and beginning of residency
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