Table 1.
Gender distribution, mean scores, and SD of students during USMLE Step 1, NBME CBSE, USMLE Step 2 CK, and NBME Medicine CSSE
| Examination | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| USMLE Step 1 | |||
| n (%) | 345 (48) | 374 (52) | 719 (100) |
| Mean | 225.2a | 218.7a | 220.5 |
| SD | 18.9 | 19.2 | 9.2 |
| Pass, n (%) | 328 (95.1)b | 343 (91.7)b | 671 (93.3) |
| Fail, n (%) | 17 (4.9) | 31 (8.3) | 48 (6.7) |
| NBME CBSE | |||
| n (%) | 344 (47.9) | 374 (52.1) | 718 (100) |
| Mean | 66.5c | 61.6c | 63.8 |
| SD | 9.3 | 8.4 | 9.2 |
| USMLE Step 2 CK | |||
| n (%) | 258 (45.7) | 306 (54.3) | 564 (100) |
| Mean | 236.2d | 235.2d | 235.5 |
| SD | 17.7 | 17.1 | 17.5 |
| Pass, n (%) | 245 (95)e | 296 (96.7)e | 541 (95.9) |
| Fail, n (%) | 13 (5.0) | 10 (3.3) | 23 (4.1) |
| NBME Medicine CSSE | |||
| n (%) | 248 (45.4) | 298 (54.6) | 546 (100.0) |
| Mean | 77.8f | 77.1f | 76.8 |
| SD | 8.3 | 7.7 | 8.3 |
Notes:
a
P≤0.0001.
b
P=0.075.
c
P≤0.0001.
d
P=0.5.
e
P=0.393.
f
P=0.331.
Abbreviations: CBSE, Comprehensive Basic Science Examination; CK, Clinical Knowledge; CSSE, Clinical Science Subject Examination; NBME, National Board of Medical Examiners; USMLE, United States Medical Licensing Examination.