Table 4.
Adjusted Odds Ratios of Resident Self-reported Likelihood of Entering GIM AS A RESULT of Clinic across sites
| Clinic elements | GEE: adjusted odds ratio (95 % CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|
| Very satisfied with clinic element: | ||
| Preceptors as mentors | 1.07 (0.28–4.13) | 0.92 |
| Enhancement of clinical knowledge/skills | 1.22 (0.93–1.60) | 0.14 |
| Medical assistant staff in your firm | 1.11 (0.36–3.46) | 0.85 |
| Number of clinic patients seen | 2.40 (1.42–4.05) | 0.001 |
| Space for precepting with faculty | 1.11 (0.60–2.05) | 0.75 |
| Continuity of relationships with patients | 4.08 (2.50–6.64) | 0.001 |
| Demographic characteristics | ||
| Female gender | 1.48 (0.66–3.35) | 0.34 |
| Postgraduate year | ||
| 2 | 0.85 (0.23–3.14) | 0.80 |
| 3 | 0.50 (0.19–1.32) | 0.16 |
| Likely to consider employment in GIM BEFORE clinic experience | 29.0 (24.0–34.8) | 0.001 |
Calculated using a Generalized Estimating Equation across sites