Table 2.
Perceptions About Emphasis and Prevalence of Caring Attitudes
| Question | Strongly agree or agree % (n) | Strongly disagree or disagree % (n) |
|---|---|---|
| Emphasis: Caring attitudes at this school are emphasized | ||
| Strongly during the preclerkship years | 89 (65) | 11 (8) |
| Strongly during the clerkship years | 90 (66) | 10 (7) |
| At least as much as learning scientific knowledge | 65 (47) | 35 (25) |
| Demonstration: | ||
| The vast majority of students demonstrate caring attitudes by the time they graduate | 96 (69) | 4 (3) |
| Virtually all or most % (n) | Some or very few % (n) | |
| Modeling: How many consistently model caring attitudes toward students? | ||
| Preclerkship faculty | 79 (57) | 21 (15) |
| Clerkship faculty | 86 (62) | 14 (10) |
| Research faculty | 46 (32) | 54 (37) |
| House staff | 70 (22) | 30 (21) |