Table 2D.
LFME Preceptor Survey Constructs, Comparison of Preceptor and Student Responses—Perceived Effects of LFME
| Variable | Preceptor Mean (SD) Range 1–7 |
Student Mean (SD) Range: 1–7 |
Group Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perceived Effects of LFME (M=6.05; SD=0.65; Cronbach’s alpha 0.90) | |||
| In general, I am satisfied with the quality of the LFME course. | 6.01 (1.02) | 5.87 (1.36) | P=.376 |
| The LFME was an appropriate and valuable educational experience for students. | 6.27 (0.99) | 6.39 (1.02) | P=.389 |
| I would recommend the LFME course to other family physicians (or other medical schools). | 6.14 (1.03) | 6.42 (1.01) | P=.043 |
| The LFME taught students the importance of good communication and multidisciplinary teamwork. | 6.04 (0.87) | 5.76 (1.29) | P=.061 |
| The knowledge and skills students learn through the LFME are relevant for a future career in medicine. | 6.40 (0.75) | 6.34 (0.95) | P=.648 |
| The LFME improved students’ ability to communicate with patients. | 5.91 (0.93) | 5.64 (1.31) | P=.086 |
| The LFME helped students develop greater empathy towards patients. | 5.95 (0.97) | 5.52 (1.42) |
F=6.75 P=.010 |
| The LFME helped students develop social accountability (ie, the desire to serve their community and make a difference in people’s lives). | 5.32 (0.99) | 5.26 (1.48) | P=.720 |
| The LFME gave students a better understanding of the work performed by family doctors. | 6.59 (0.63) | 6.14 (1.17) |
F=11.80 P=.001 |
| As a result of the LFME I think more students will be interested in pursuing a career in family medicine. | 5.71 (1.00) | 3.98 (2.05) |
F=58.87 P=.000 |
| The LFME helped students feel more prepared for clerkship and future patient encounters. | 6.16 (0.87) | 5.55 (1.38) |
F=14.50 P=.000 |
Note: A 7-point Likert scale was used where 1=strongly disagree, 2=moderately disagree, 3=mildly disagree, 4=neutral, 5=mildly agree, 6=moderately agree, and 7=strongly agree.