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. 2024 Dec 5;19(12):e0312401. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0312401

Table 5. Impact of unexpected costs during medical school by generational status.

First-Generation College Student Not First-Generation College Student p-value
I spent more money out of pocket during medical school than expected 96.55% 80.84% 0.166
The total cost of attendance listed by my medical school accurately predicted my expenses during medical school 49.15% 44.73% 0.726
The cost of additional resources has been a financial constraint at some point in my medical career  88.89% 64.76% 0.02*
Financial concerns have impacted my mental health and well-being at some point in my medical career 84.62% 62.29% 0.045*