Table 5 Background characteristics and Fellowship
Characteristics (units) | Fellowship pursuing residents (n = 8) | Others (n = 43) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, median (range) in years | 33 (31 – 39) | 35 (31–47) | NS |
Male/Female (ratio) | 4:4 | 25: 18 | NS |
Marital status (unmarried/married) | 6: 2 | 27:16 | NS |
Asian/Others | 4/4 | 26/17 | NS |
#USMLE step I median (range) | 85 (76–97) | 85 (75–96) | NS |
USMLE step II Clinical skills median (range) | 82.5 (80–92) | 82 (75–93) | NS |
Time from medical school to residency, median (range) in years | 5 (3 – 14) | 5 (1–17) | NS |
Visa status | 7 | 38 | NS |
Pre-GME Clinical Experience (n) | 7 | 36 | NS |
Pre-GME Research Experience (n) | 5 | 29 | NS |
US Externship (n) | 1 | 13 | NS |
Pre-GME Awards (n) | 5 | 21 | NS |
Fellowship aspirants (n) | 7 | 5 | < 0.05 |
GME Research (n) | 7 | 12 | < 0.05 |