Table 3. Relationship between sex and self-reported performance of skills by category
CategoryMale,n = 12,median score (95% CI)Female,n = 13,median score (95% CI)P value
Adult health3.0 (2.5 to 3.5)2.6 (2.5 to 2.8)0.047
Emergencies2.7 (2.4 to 3.6)2.5 (2.3 to 3.1)0.434
Communication and consultation skills2.7 (2.3 to 3.3)2.7 (2.7 to 2.9)0.695
Child health2.5 (2.3 to 3.3)2.6 (2.3 to 2.9)0.695
Clinical administration skills3.0 (3.0 to 4.0)2.3 (2.3 to 3.0)0.111
Surgery2.6 (2.3 to 3.2)2.2 (1.9 to 2.5)0.115
Ear, nose, and throat and eyes2.6 (2.4 to 3.0)2.3 (1.9 to 2.6)0.434
Women’s health2.3 (2.1 to 2.8)2.3 (1.9 to 2.5)0.999
Orthopaedics2.4 (2.0 to 2.6)1.9 (1.6 to 2.4)0.115