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Comparing athlete and non-athlete medical student performance on standardized testing
| Athletes (N = 62) | Non-athlete students (N = 379) | p value | Effect size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCAT score (average) | 31.02 (SD = 3.36) | 30.79 (SD = 3.43) | p > 0.62 | 0.07 |
| USMLE step 1 score (average) | 237.32 (SD = 16.92) | 230.43 (SD = 20) | p <0 .05 | 0.36 |
| NBME year 3 shelf exam Z score (average) | 1.47 (SD = 0.79) | 1.14 (SD = 0.84) | p < 0.05 | 0.40 |
| USMLE step 2 score (average) | 252.70 (SD = 15.06) | 246.35 (SD = 16.26) | p < 0.05 | 0.40 |
