Table 3.
Correlations of performance in PLAB Parts 1 and 2 with performance at MRCP(UK) and MRCGP and correlations between MRCP(UK) and MRCGP components. All assessments are at the first attempt, and all correlations are P<0.001. Examinations are divided into knowledge assessments and clinical assessments
| PLAB Part 1 (knowledge) | PLAB Part 2 (clinical) | MRCGP AKT (knowledge) | MRCGP CSA (clinical) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRCP(UK) | ||||
| Part 1 (knowledge) | r=0.521 (n=7823) | r=0.194 (n=7671) | r=0.673* (n=1988) | r=0.348* (n=1988) |
| Part 2 (knowledge) | r=0.390 (n=5133) | r=0.227 (n=4916) | r=0.600* (n=1131) | r=0.386* (n=1131) |
| PACES (clinical) | r=0.171 (n=4386) | r=0.274 (n=4120) | r=0.471* (n=943) | r=0.496* (n=943) |
| MRCGP | ||||
| AKT (knowledge) | r=0.490 (n=3160) | r=0.186 (n=3067) | N/A | N/A |
| CSA (clinical) | r=0.232 (n=1411) | r=0.321 (n=1388) | N/A | N/A |
N/A=Not applicable.
*These data were not collected within the present study but are from a separate collaborative research project between MRCP(UK) and MRCGP.