Table 1.
Mean scores, SDs, and the number and percentage of those who agree, disagree, or are unsure.
| Mean | SD | Disagree | Unsure | Agree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transition and Stress | |||||
| I felt well prepared for clinical clerkship. | 2.89 | 0.968 | 22 (36.1%) | 19 (31.1%) | 20 (32.8%) |
| The transition from pre-clinical to clinical training went smoothly. | 3.05 | 1.038 | 20 (31.7%) | 17 (27%) | 26 (41.3%) |
| My uncertainty when starting my clerkship lasted only a few days. | 2.87 | 1.138 | 25 (40.3%) | 18 (28.6%) | 19 (30.7%) |
| I needed time to adjust to the new environment. | 3.94 | 0.939 | 7 (11.3%) | 5 (8.1%) | 50 (80.6%) |
| I experienced an abrupt transition from pre-clinical to clinical training. | 3.52 | 1.004 | 13 (21%) | 11 (17.7%) | 38 (61.3%) |
| I experienced a great deal of stress. | 3.45 | 1.126 | 17 (27.4%) | 8 (12.9%) | 37 (59.6%) |
| My first clerkship proved to be better than I expected. | 3.16 | 1.231 | 20 (32.3%) | 10 (16.1%) | 32 (51.6%) |
| The first few weeks as a clinical clerk were difficult for me. | 3.75 | 0.968 | 9 (14.8%) | 6 (9.8%) | 46 (75.5%) |
| Clerkship Orientation | |||||
| The orientation to the clerkship was satisfactory. | 2.29 | 1.179 | 39 (62.9%) | 9 (14.5%) | 14 (22.6%) |
| A good orientation would make the transition to the clerkship easier. | 4.22 | 0.888 | 3 (4.8%) | 7 (11.1%) | 53 (84.1%) |
| A general orientation should be provided to all new clinical clerks. | 4.41 | 0.824 | 2 (3.2%) | 4 (6.6%) | 55 (90.1%) |
| The information provided about the structure and organization of the clerkship was sufficient. | 3.08 | 1.071 | 18 (30.5%) | 16 (27.1%) | 25 (42.4%) |
| I was aware of the competencies that I had to achieve by the end of the clerkship. | 2.76 | 1.224 | 27 (43.6%) | 12 (19.4%) | 23 (37.1%) |
| The competencies to be achieved during clerkship were explained by the faculty. | 2.89 | 1.93 | 26 (41.1%) | 10 (15.9%) | 27 (42.9%) |
| I was aware of how I would be assessed during the clerkship. | 3.63 | 1.075 | 9 (14.6%) | 9 (14.5%) | 44 (71%) |
| Clinical Supervision and Feedback | |||||
| I was frequently observed during patient contact (when I was taking a medical history or doing a physical examination) | 2.82 | 1.235 | 25 (40.4%) | 12 (19.4%) | 25 (40.3%) |
| I received sufficient supervision and constructive feedback about my performance | 2.72 | 1.451 | 29 (47.6%) | 5 (8.2%) | 27 (44.3%) |
| The clerkship stimulated me to think and reflect on my strengths and weaknesses | 2.98 | 1.431 | 24 (38.7%) | 6 (9.7%) | 32 (51.6%) |