Table 7.
Before | After | ||||||
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Learning objective | N | Mean | SD | N | Mean | SD | Difference* |
To utilize the available RMT curricula and supporting resources | 85 | 2.35 | 0.812 | 85 | 3.62 | 0.511 | p < 0.001 |
To describe evidence to support the effectiveness RMT | 85 | 2.04 | 0.906 | 85 | 3.48 | 0.590 | p < 0.001 |
To facilitate RMT using the process-based approach | 85 | 2.21 | 0.832 | 85 | 3.41 | 0.563 | p < 0.001 |
To recruit mentors to participate in training | 83 | 2.31 | 0.869 | 83 | 3.17 | 0.640 | p < 0.001 |
To implement RMT at your home institution | 85 | 2.09 | 0.854 | 85 | 3.29 | 0.737 | p < 0.001 |
To use metrics and tools to assess the effectiveness and impact of RMT | 84 | 2.04 | 0.813 | 84 | 3.29 | 0.632 | p < 0.001 |
*Significant statistical difference in ratings before and after FT was determined by Wilcoxon signed-rank test.
aMean confidence gains in facilitation skills among attendees retrospectively after FT at four national Facilitating Entering Mentoring workshops (n = 85). Self-confidence was measured using a Likert-like scale with 1 = no confidence, 2 = low confidence, 3 = some confidence, and 4 = much confidence.