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Table 2 Analysis of webinar educational outcomes. Summary of participant responses to statement using a 5-point scale (1=Strongly Disagree, 2=Disagree, 3=Neutral, 4=Agree, 5=Strongly Agree). Both pre-course and post course mean and standard deviations are provided with associated unpaired and paired statistical analysis

From: A webinar series to educate applicants about the UK academic foundation programme: a longitudinal cross-sectional study

To what extend do you agree with the following statement:

Pre-Course (n=330)

Post-Course Paired Analysis (n=47)

Post-Course Unpaired Analysis (n=66)

Mean±SD

Mean±SD

P-Value

Mean±SD

P-Value

I feel confident I would get an interview for an AFP

2.93 ± 0.93

3.94 ± 0.73

<0.001

3.96 ± 0.74

<0.001

I feel confident I would get a place on an AFP

2.59 ± 0.79

3.45 ± 0.78

<0.001

3.43 ± 0.78

<0.001

I understand the AFP application process

3.02 ± 1.06

4.47 ± 0.69

<0.001

4.46 ± 0.66

<0.001

I understand the UK academic clinical pathway

3.10 ± 0.98

4.28 ± 0.80

<0.001

4.24 ± 0.76

<0.001

I am aware of the differences between academic units’ programmes such that I can tailor my application choice to my interests

2.71 ± 1.07

4.06 ± 0.90

<0.001

3.34 ± 0.82

<0.001

My university provides useful information into the UK clinical academic pathway

2.57 ± 0.96

3.21 ± 1.27

0.003

3.63 ± 1.23

<0.001

I have someone who is completing an AFP who I could discuss the application process with

2.73 ± 1.30

3.57 ± 1.28

0.001

3.99 ± 1.25

<0.001

I understand how to prepare a strong CV and portfolio

2.69 ± 1.02

3.98 ± 0.90

<0.001

4.06 ± 0.87

<0.001

I feel confident in how to construct white space questions

2.25 ± 0.97

4.04 ± 0.88

<0.001

3.85 ± 0.86

<0.001

I am confident in critically appraising academic work

2.67 ± 1.06

3.81 ± 0.90

<0.001

3.97 ± 0.89

<0.001

I feel confident discussing the management of acute clinical situations

2.78 ± 1.03

3.92 ± 0.78

<0.001

3.96 ± 0.75

<0.001

I understand ethical principles that apply to clinical and academic situations

3.03 ± 1.04

3.94 ± 0.90

<0.001

4.25 ± 0.84

<0.001

I understand the structure of the AFP interviews

2.48 ± 1.01

4.26 ± 0.74

<0.001

4.22 ± 0.70

<0.001

I have a plan of how to prepare for the AFP application process

2.53 ± 1.02

4.19 ± 0.77

<0.001

3.96 ± 0.73

<0.001

I feel I could perform well in an AFP interview

2.71 ± 0.92

3.957 ± 0.72

<0.001

4.42 ± 0.73

<0.001

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