Table 3.
Introduction to Clinical Medicine Scores by Student Groups *
| Group | n | Fall ICM, (SE) % | p(vs PIM) | Spring ICM, (SE) % | p(vs PIM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIM students | 46 | 87.2 (0.8) | — | 86.1 (0.8) | — |
| All non-PIM | 470 | 84.2 (0.2) | <.01 | 83.7 (0.3) | <.01 |
| PFM | 135 | 84.5 (0.4) | <.05 | 84.9 (0.5) | NS |
| Rejected PIM | 31 | 84.5 (0.9) | NS | 85.1 (1.0) | NS |
| No preceptorship | 304 | 84.1 (0.3) | <.05 | 83.0 (0.3) | <.05 |
ICM indicates introduction to clinical medicine; PIM, preceptorship in internal medicine; PFM, preceptorship in family medicine.