Table 3 Comparison of scores (clinical skills) between two groups before and after teaching

Medical history inquiry

8.93 ± 2.35

7.44 ± 2.00

4.79

< 0.01

13.11 ± 2.58

15.08 ± 1.54

−6.51

< 0.01

Physical examination

8.11 ± 2.01

8.00 ± 2.58

0.34

0.74

12.69 ± 2.32

15.13 ± 2.01

−7.92

< 0.01

Diagnosis and treatment plan

6.86 ± 2.21

8.51 ± 1.53

−6.09

< 0.01

11.27 ± 2.48

15.53 ± 1.71

−14.04

< 0.01

Communication skills and care for patients

7.27 ± 2.69

8.37 ± 1.93

−3.31

< 0.01

12.19 ± 2.24

13.81 ± 2.28

−5.04

< 0.01

Overall evaluation

10.25 ± 1.45

8.43 ± 1.14

9.81

< 0.01

13.09 ± 1.33

14.76 ± 1.18

−9.32

< 0.01

Total score

41.42 ± 6.49

40.76 ± 4.64

0.83

0.41

62.35 ± 6.53

74.30 ± 5.25

−14.19

< 0.01