Table 3.

Mean supervisor competency rating between high and lower performers at assessment centre after three months in practice

Competency domain	High performers (n=24)	Lower performers (n=22)	Difference (95% CI)	P value (two tailed)
Empathy and sensitivity	5.5	5.0	0.5 (0.09 to 0.91)	0.02
Communication skills	5.5	5.1	0.4 (−0.04 to 0.85)	0.07
Problem solving	5.3	4.8	0.5 (0.08 to 0.98)	0.02
Professional integrity	5.5	5.2	0.3 (−0.08 to 0.71)	0.11
Coping with pressure	5.4	4.9	0.5 (0.04 to 0.86)	0.03
Clinical expertise	5.5	5.1	0.4 (−0.04 to 0.91)	0.07
Overall rating	32.8	30.1	2.7 (0.33 to 4.93)	0.02

Competencies rated on seven point scale, maximum overall rating=42.