From: Dutch postgraduate GP selection procedure; reliability of interview assessments
Individual characteristics | 1st time application | 2nd/3rd time application | Total |
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N = 264 | N = 101 | N = 365 | |
Gender male, N (%) | 68 (25.8) | 30 (29.7) | 98 (26.8) |
Age, mean in years (SD) | 29.2 (4.7) | 31.0 (5.2) | 29.7 (4.9) |
Medical school NW Europe, N (%) | 251 (95.1) | 94 (93.1) | 345 (94.5) |
Past clinical performance < 1 year, N (%) | 136 (51.5) | 34 (33.7) | 170 (46.6) |
Candidates’ qualities | |||
Motivation, total mean score (SD) | 2.3 (0.6) | 2.4 (0.5) | 2.3 (0.6) |
Orientation on the job, total mean score (SD) | 2.0 (0.5) | 2.1 (0.5) | 2.0 (0.5) |
Learning needs, total mean score (SD) | 2.3 (0.5) | 2.2 (0.6) | 2.2 (0.5) |
Personal attributes, total mean score (SD)* | 2.3 (0.6) | 2.1 (0.5) | 2.2 (0.6) |
Admitted, N (%) | 148 (56.1) | 58 (57.4) | 206 (56.4) |