Table 3.
Comparison on basis of “US News & World Report” ranking of Top 25 Orthopedic Hospitals
| Benefit | % or most common response | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top 25 hospitals (n = 8) | Remainder of programs (n = 61) | ||
| Discretionary funds | 88% | 75% | 0.67 |
| Amount of discretionary funds per year | $1001–$2000 | $1001–$2000 | 0.62 |
| Moonlighting permitted | 63% | 38% | 0.26 |
| Meal stipends | 100% | 92% | 1.00 |
| Conference funding offered | 88% | 97% | 0.31 |
| Amount of funding per conference | $500–$1000 or >$2000a | $1001–$2000 | 0.16 |
| Additional time off for academic pursuits | 90% | 88% | 1.00 |
aEqual numbers of “Top 25 Orthopedic Hospitals” reported providing $500–$1000 and over $2000 for conferences/courses