Table 2 Pre- and post-clerkship scores of perceived self-efficacy

I am able to

Conduct an initial assessment of an acutely ill patient

4(2–5)

4.04(0.78)

4(3–5)

4.25(0.59)

0.045

Identify a “sick” vs. “non-sick” patient

4(2–5)

3.97(0.74)

4(3–5)

4.25(0.53)

0.013

Formulate a differential diagnosis list

4(3–5)

4.21(0.66)

4(2–5)

4.22(0.62)

0.861

Develop an appropriate management plan

4(3–5)

3.97(0.67)

4(2–5)

4.07(0.61)

0.312

Present cases in a formal setting

4(2–5)

3.37(0.94)

4(3–5)

3.73(0.86)

0.019

Perform wound closure and repair

4(1–5)

3.58(0.92)

4(2–5)

4.04(0.75)

0.003

Insert Foley catheter

4(1–5)

3.51(0.96)

4(1–5)

3.60(0.94)

0.511

Interpret EKG

4(1–5)

3.97(0.80)

4(3–5)

4.30(0.70)

0.005

Perform basic life support

4(2–5)

3.76(0.87)

4(3–5)

4.30(0.60)

< 0.001

Participate medical resuscitation

3(1–5)

3.21(1.01)

4(3–5)

4.10(0.68)

< 0.001

Participate trauma resuscitation

3(1–5)

3.15(0.97)

4(3–5)

4.21(0.66)

< 0.001

Perform splinting/fracture care

3(2–5)

3.31(1.02)

4(1–5)

3.85(0.88)

< 0.001

Place an IV access/venipuncture

4(3–5)

4.07(0.75)

4(3–5)

4.27(0.67)

0.121

Place a NG tube

4(2–5)

3.78(0.85)

4(1–5)

3.51(0.91)

0.058

Overall

3.71 (2.3–5)

3.75 (0.58)

4 (2.9–5)

4.08 (0.48)

< 0.001