Table 4.
Results from a multivariable survival analysis predicting the risk of eventual censure (versus no censure or referral) for Fitness to Practise issues in Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) international medical graduates; in this model, PLAB performance was entered as number of attempts at each part
| Predictor | Hazard ratio | P | Lower 95% confidence interval | Upper 95% confidence interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male sex | 2.73 | <0.001 | 1.90 | 3.93 |
| Age at registration | 1.01 | 0.54 | 0.98 | 1.04 |
| IELTS speaking score | 1.39 | <0.001 | 1.13 | 1.72 |
| Resits – PLAB part 1 | ||||
| Passing PLAB part 1 at 2nd vs. 1st attempt | 1.24 | 0.25 | 0.86 | 1.79 |
| Passing PLAB part 1 at 3rd vs. 1st attempt | 1.58 | 0.08 | 0.94 | 2.64 |
| Passing PLAB part 1 at ≥ 4th vs. 1st attempt | 2.13 | <0.001 | 1.26 | 3.59 |
| Passing PLAB part 1 at 3rd vs. 2nd attempt | 1.27 | 0.41 | 0.72 | 2.26 |
| Passing PLAB part 1 at ≥ 4th vs. 2nd attempt | 1.72 | 0.07 | 0.96 | 3.06 |
| Passing PLAB part 1 at ≥ 4th vs. 3rd attempt | 1.35 | 0.38 | 0.69 | 2.64 |
| Resits – PLAB part 2 | ||||
| Passing PLAB part 2 at 2nd vs. 1st attempt | 1.29 | 0.16 | 0.90 | 1.83 |
| Passing PLAB part 2 at ≥ 3rd vs. 1st attempt | 2.45 | 0.001 | 1.44 | 4.18 |
| Passing PLAB part 2 at ≥ 3rd vs. 2nd attempt | 1.90 | 0.03 | 1.06 | 3.41 |