Table 3 Differences between IMG and CMG Groups
From: Capturing the impact of cultural differences in residency
Item | CMG Mean | IMG Mean | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
The main reason for having a team structure is so that everyone knows who has authority over whom (H2) | 2.23 | 3.13 | 0.032 |
When my staff physician points out one of my weaknesses it gives me a chance to correct it (H11) | 6.57 | 5.87 | 0.008 |
To be promoted from PGY 1 to PGY 2 one needs to take on more responsibility (H12) | 6.17 | 5.47 | 0.015 |
Faculty should use their influence to get a residency position for one of their relatives or friends (H23) | 1.17 | 1.73 | 0.022 |
A team is more effective when each team member focuses on their own tasks and responsibilities (I8) | 4.68 | 5.53 | 0.048 |
I plan my vacations well in advance (R7) | 5.57 | 4.67 | 0.040 |
The most effective way to manage a clinical problem is to consider a number of possible interventions (R8) | 6.04 | 5.20 | 0.012 |