Table 1.
Survey Respondent Demographics
| Characteristic | n (%) or Median (IQR) | |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollees, n=24 | Nonenrollees, n=10 | |
| Gender | ||
| Female | 17 (71) | 7 (70) |
| Male | 7 (29) | 2 (20) |
| Other | 0 (0) | 1 (10) |
| Program | ||
| Medical student | 9 (38) | 7 (70) |
| Physician assistant | 15 (62) | 3 (30) |
| Racea | ||
| White | 13 (52) | 8 (73) |
| Black or African American | 1 (4) | 0 (0) |
| Asian | 9 (36) | 2 (18) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (4) | 1 (9) |
| Other | 1 (4) | 0 (0) |
| Hometown Size | ||
| Small city/suburb | 15 (63) | 3 (30) |
| Small town | 5 (21) | 0 (0) |
| Large city | 3 (13) | 2 (20) |
| Rural | 1 (4) | 5 (50) |
| Marital Status | ||
| Single, never married | 20 (83) | 9 (90) |
| Married or domestic partnership | 3 (13) | 1 (10) |
| Widowed | 1 (4) | 0 (0) |
| Anticipated Educational Debtb | $135,000 ($170,000) | $150,000 ($97,500) |
a
Category totals may not add to the group sizes due to multiselect answers.
b
Debt (eg, loans) upon graduation from current program.
Abbreviations: IQR, interquartile range.