Table 3. Total unexpected costs by medical school year of training.
Total | M1 | M2 | M3 | M4 | Other | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean $ | Mean $ | Mean $ | Mean $ | Mean $ | Mean $ | |
(SD) | (SD) | (SD) | (SD) | (SD) | (SD) | |
Clinical supplies | 544.12 (30.84) | 458.52 (67.94) | 559.21 (67.64) | 559.22 (57.21) | 583.33 (63.55) | 506.82 (121.02) |
Test prep and 3rd party resources | 1345.01 (48.48) | 459.30 (82.41) | 939.92 (74.68) | 1732.98 (85.50) | 1915.70 (92.25) | 1716.67 (215.75) |
Clothing and attire | 598.48 (24.51) | 435.39 (50.29) | 525.00 (42.15) | 625.00 (40.03) | 727.08 (61.24) | 786.36 (207.17) |
Textbooks | 203.89 (18.53) | 142.61 (41.84) | 123.50 (19.71) | 218.09 (28.82) | 306.72 (54.76) | 211.36 (65.46) |
Required board examinations | 1155.65 (38.17) | 357.14 (111.60) | 667.02 (69.00) | 1352.88 (46.04) | 1629.75 (59.97) | 1363.64 (126.35) |
Social/student fees | 873.96 (48.65) | 766.09 (80.98) | 699.57 (91.22) | 901.79 (95.77) | 1104.31 (118.67) | 809.52 (160.71) |
Residency fees | 1364.61 (245.495) | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1891.38 (283.13) | 1575.00 (1208.56) |
Total | 4937.16 (348.74) | 2875.00 (736.90) | 2086.36 (418.85) | 5983.33 (1406.48) | 6160.49 (459.89) | 5275.00 (1694.41) |