Table 1 Baseline characteristics of participants in DIT and MS groups
Baseline characteristics | DIT (N = 225) | MS (N = 455) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Sex, female (%) | 142 (63.1%) | 260 (57.1%) | 0.14 |
Mean age ± SD | 26.71 ± 1.22 | 24.51 ± 2.24 | < 0.001 |
Mean GPA ± SD | 3.31 ± 0.29 (n = 214) | 3.20 ± 0.35 (n = 401) | < 0.001 |
Training specialties | |||
Internal Medicine | 60 (26.7%) | NA | NA |
Radiology | 35 (15.6%) | NA | NA |
Pediatrics | 24 (10.7%) | NA | NA |
Anesthesiology | 20 (8.9%) | NA | NA |
Surgery | 19 (8.4%) | NA | NA |
Othersa | 67 (29.8%) | NA | NA |
Previous workplaces (may select more than one answer) | |||
University hospital | 25 (11.1%) | NA | NA |
Tertiary care hospital | 121 (53.8%) | NA | NA |
Secondary care hospital | 2 (0.9%) | NA | NA |
Primary care hospital or center | 58 (25.8%) | NA | NA |
Private hospital | 143 (63.6%) | NA | NA |
Other type of medical facilityb | 10 (4.4%) | NA | NA |