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. 2026 Feb 5;26:385. doi: 10.1186/s12909-026-08733-7

Table 3.

Self-Perceived readiness in core competencies eight months into residency

Competency Mean ± SD
Patient history taking 4.4 ± 0.9
Performing clinical procedures 2.5 ± 1.2
Identifying patient problems 3.4 ± 0.9
Teamwork/coordinating with team 4.0 ± 0.8
Accepting feedback 4.3 ± 0.7
Managing complex situations 3.7 ± 0.9
Understanding hospital workflows 3.3 ± 1.0
Asking for help 4.2 ± 0.9
Using electronic medical records 4.0 ± 1.0

Mean scores and standard deviations are reported for technical, non-technical, and systems-based competencies. Ratings are based on a 5-point Likert scale, where 1 = not prepared and 5 = completely prepared