Table 1.

Mean scores and standard deviations (SD) for the Professionalism Mini-Evaluation Exercise (P-MEX) items.

Skill category		Mean±SD
Doctor-patient relationship skills	Item	Tutor (n=23)	Work community (n=13)	Self-assessment (n=23)	P*
1.	Listened actively to patient	3.57±0.51	3.54±0.52	3.00±0.00	0.002
2.	Showed interest in patient as a person	3.22±0.42	3.54±0.52	3.09±0.29	0.012
3.	Recognized and met patient needs	3.22±0.42	3.23±0.44	2.96±0.21	0.069
4.	Extended him/herself to meet patient needs	3.13±0.34	3.15±0.38	3.04±0.21	0.78
5.	Ensured continuity of patient care	3.32±0.48	3.23±0.44	2.91±0.29	0.17
6.	Advocated on behalf of a patient	3.14±0.35	3.08±0.29	3.09±0.29	0.78
11.	Maintained appropriate boundaries	3.13±0.34	3.42±0.52	3.00±0.00	0.015
Reflective skills
7.	Demonstrated awareness of limitations	3.30±0.47	3.23±0.44	3.09±0.29	0.45
8.	Admitted errors/omissions	3.22±0.42	3.18±0.41	3.04±0.21	0.22
9.	Solicited feedback	3.43±0.51	3.18±0.41	2.96±0.21	0.009
10.	Accepted feedback	3.43±0.51	3.31±0.48	3.00±0.00	0.030
12.	Maintained composure in a difficult situation	3.30±0.47	3.38±0.51	3.04±0.37	0.044
Time management
14.	Was on time	3.26±0.45	3.31±0.48	2.87±0.34	0.047
15.	Completed tasks in a reliable fashion	3.43±0.51	3.69±0.48	3.09±0.29	0.004
17.	Was available to colleagues	3.17±0.39	3.38±0.51	3.04±0.21	0.015
Interprofessional relationship skills
11.	Maintained appropriate boundaries	3.13±0.34	3.42±0.52	3.00±0.00	0.015
13.	Maintained appropriate appearance	3.13±0.34	3.38±0.51	3.00±0.00	0.015
16.	Addressed own gaps in knowledge and skills	3.39±0.50	3.23±0.44	3.00±0.43	0.030
18.	Demonstrated respect for colleagues	3.22±0.42	3.38±0.51	3.00±0.00	0.042
19.	Avoided derogatory language	3.22±0.42	3.46±0.52	3.04±0.21	0.050
20.	Maintained patient confidentiality	3.04±0.21	3.31±0.48	3.04±0.21	0.074
21.	Used health resources appropriately	3.18±0.40	3.17±0.39	2.90±0.30	0.018

^*Friedman test