Table 1 Comparison of self-assessed skills and abilities before and after an EM rotation for all participating students
Pre-test mean score | Post-test mean score | P-value (t-test)* | |
|---|---|---|---|
Conduct an initial assessment of an acutely ill patient | 3.60 | 4.19 | <0.01 |
Identify a “sick” vs. “non-sick” patient | 3.97 | 4.31 | <0.01 |
Formulate a differential diagnosis | 4.05 | 4.25 | 0.02 |
Develop an appropriate management plan | 3.40 | 3.95 | <0.01 |
Explain to others the core elements and principles of the modern practice of EM | 2.68 | 3.83 | <0.01 |
Present patient cases in a formal setting | 3.42 | 4.12 | <0.01 |
Present patient cases in an informal setting | 3.94 | 4.42 | <0.01 |
Interest in EM as a specialty† | 2.59 | 2.59 | .99 |
Procedures: | |||
Wound closure and repair | 2.99 | 4.12 | <0.01 |
Gynecologic exams | 3.45 | 4.42 | <0.01 |
Foley catheter insertion | 3.22 | 3.93 | <0.01 |
Incision & drainage | 2.90 | 3.85 | <0.01 |
EKG interpretation | 2.65 | 3.76 | <0.01 |
Basic life support | 2.62 | 4.06 | <0.01 |
Major medical resuscitation | 1.77 | 3.16 | <0.01 |
Major trauma resuscitation | 1.65 | 3.52 | <0.01 |
Splinting/fracture care | 2.07 | 2.70 | <0.01 |
IV access/venipuncture | 2.44 | 2.65 | <0.01 |
NG tube placement | 2.07 | 3.09 | <0.01 |