Table 1.
Association of the Mean Rank for Variables Used to Evaluate Differences in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Reasoning in Board Certified Versus Resident Physicians
| Covariate | Resident n = 10 | Board Certified n = 15 | U Statistic | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleepiness Score | 20.4 | 8.0 | 0.5 | < 0.001 |
| Burnout Score | 20.5 | 8.0 | 0.0 | < 0.001 |
| Total Score Differential Diagnosis | 13.8 | 12.5 | 67.0 | 0.57 |
| Total Score Lead Diagnosis | 11.1 | 14.3 | 56.0 | 0.37 |
| Total Score Correct Supporting Data | 14.7 | 11.9 | 58.0 | 0.20 |
| Total Score Treatment Plan | 13.1 | 13.0 | 74.0 | 0.89 |