Demographic and educational characteristics of the sample population (n=525 students)
| Characteristic | DEM (n=403) | GEM (n=122) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| Range | 17–41 | 22–39 |
| Mean (SD) | 21.2 (2.8) | 25.7 (3.2) |
| Sex n (% of total n) | ||
| Male | 167 (41.4) | 56 (45.9) |
| Nationality n (% of total n) | ||
| Irish | 271 (67.2) | 75 (61.5) |
| Malaysian | 108 (26.8) | 0 (0.0) |
| Canadian | 0 (0.0) | 41 (33.6) |
| Singaporean | 12 (3.0) | 0 (0.0) |
| Other | 12 (3.0) | 6 (4.9) |
| Year of programme n (% of total n) | ||
| Year 1 | 106 (26.3) | 49 (40.2) |
| Year 2 | 93 (23.1) | 36 (29.5) |
| Year 3 | 60 (14.9) | 21 (17.2) |
| Year 4 | 67 (16.6) | 16 (13.1) |
| Year 5 | 77 (19.1) | |
DEM, undergraduate-entry medical student; GEM, graduate-entry medical student; SD, standard deviation.