Table 2 Competency question responses from the pre- and post-course surveys (0 - not competent to 10 - very competent)

Ability to describe evidence-informed practice (EIP)

4.6 (4.5 to 4.8)

7.9 (7.7 to 8.1)

3.3 (3.1 to 3.5)*

15%

1%

Ability to distinguish the strengths and weaknesses of different types of “evidence”

4.9 (4.8 to 5.1)

8.0 (7.8 to 8.2)

3.1 (2.9 to 3.3)*

26%

1%

Ability to describe fundamental principles of research

4.7 (4.5 to 4.9)

7.9 (7.7 to 8.1)

3.2 (3.0 to 3.5)*

24%

2%

Ability to efficiently find and retrieve research evidence that is relevant to your courses, assignments and clinical work

5.7 (5.5 to 5.9)

8.5 (8.3 to 8.6)

2.7 (2.5 to 3.0)*

24%

2%

Ability to critically evaluate whether or not a research study is well-done

5.1 (5.0 to 5.3)

8.0 (7.8 to 8.2)

2.9 (2.6 to 3.1)*

31%

3%

Ability to critically appraise the trustworthiness of other forms of evidence

5.3 (5.1 to 5.4)

8.0 (7.8 to 8.2)

2.7 (2.5 to 3.0)*

37%

2%

Ability to integrate research evidence into coursework and assignments

5.6 (5.4 to 5.7)

8.1 (7.9 to 8.3)

2.5 (2.3 to 2.8)*

27%

2%

Effectively apply relevant research evidence in clinical practice, in conjunction with patient preferences and clinical expertise

4.9 (4.7 to 5.0)

7.9 (7.7 to 8.1)

3.0 (2.8 to 3.3)*

25%

2%

Effectively use research evidence to communicate with others

5.2 (5.0 to 5.4)

7.9 (7.8 to 8.1)

2.7 (2.5 to 3.0)*

30%

2%

Identify ways to effectively participate in research in one’s field

4.0 (3.9 to 4.2)

6.9 (6.7 to 7.1)

2.9 (2.6 to 3.1)*

44%

0%

Ability to customize a clinical encounter by taking into account individual patient preferences and presentation

5.1 (4.9 to 5.2)

8.1 (7.9 to 8.3)

3.0 (2.8 to 3.2)*

33%

1%

Ability to recognize the strengths and limitations of experience (individual and professional)

5.5(5.4 to 5.7)

8.1 (7.9 to 8.3)

2.5 (2.3 to 2.7)*

42%

1%