Table 8.
Significant findings of logistic regression analysis a to determine independent correlates of pathway programs focused on URiM students, May to July 2021 b .
| Risk factor | Coefficient c | P value | Odds ratio | 95% CI | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 1: Administrative factors d | ||||||
| AAMC website listing | 0.99 | .001 | 2.62 | 1.45-4.74 | ||
| No fees | 1.20 | .001 | 3.33 | 1.62-6.85 | ||
| Oversight by diversity department | 0.73 | .012 | 2.05 | 1.17-3.58 | ||
| Model 2: Program factors e | ||||||
| MCAT prep offered | 0.99 | .001 | 2.70 | 1.47-5.0 | ||
| Research offered | 0.41 | .022 | 1.51 | 1.06-2.16 | ||
| Mentoring offered | 0.95 | <.001 | 2.58 | 1.84-3.61 | ||
a Logistic regression analysis calculates adjusted odds ratio in the presence of more than one explanatory variable. The result is the impact of each variable on the odds ratio of the observed event of interest. The main advantage is the avoidance of confounding effects by analyzing the association of all variables together.
b The cross-sectional data from the AAMC website was obtained from May 14 to 25, 2021. The data on medical school websites was extracted from June 29 to July 16, 2021. Medical schools were called from June 29 to July 16, 2021. A total of 658 pathway programs were reviewed. Please note values may not add to 658 due to missing values.
c The coefficient is the estimated amount of increase (or decrease, if the sign of the coefficient is negative) in the predicted log odds of dependent variable that would be predicted by the change (increase or decrease) between the yes and no categories of the dichotomous predictor, holding all other predictors constant.
d For model 1, administrative risk factor variables entered into the model included AAMC website listing; no fees and oversight by diversity department; adequate website information, undergraduate pathway programs, and stipend available.
e For model 2, programs variables entered into models were shadowing offered, research offered, health course work offered, networking offered, mentoring offered, research offered, and MCAT preparation offered.
Abbreviations: AAMC, Association of American Medical Colleges; CI, 95% confidence interval; MCAT, Medical College Admission test; URiM, Underrepresented in Medicine (as defined by each program).