Table 2 Comparison of subscales of preparedness for hospital practice between to cohorts just after graduation (5th measurement). Data are presented as the mean (SD)

Interpersonal skills

14.4 (3.69)

13.6 (3.99)

0.3995

Clinical confidence

25.8 (3.81)

23.3 (4.93)

0.0213^*

Team collaboration

17.6 (3.21)

16.6 (3.88)

0.2785

Patient Management

23.7 (2.92)

21.7 (3.56)

0.0148^*

Medical Science

16.7 (2.57)

15.4 (3.51)

0.0886

Disease Prevention

29.3 (3.57)

27.7 (3.94)

0.0758

Holistic care

27.0 (3.65)

25.4 (4.53)

0.1214

Self-directed learning

27.3 (3.21)

25.9 (4.64)

0.1538