| Characteristic | Location of medical school; no. of students (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| California n = 887 | Ontario n = 1354 | |
| Sex, female | 415 (47) | 819 (61) |
| Age, yr | ||
| 22–25 | 507 (57) | 848 (63) |
| 26–29 | 255 (29) | 343 (25) |
| Education, degree | ||
| Premedical | 887 (100) | 1301 (96) |
| Masters | 76 (9) | 261 (19) |
| PhD | 18 (2) | 51 (4) |
| Anticipated training in primary care | 251 (28) | 504 (37) |
| Anticipated debt > $150 000 | 425 (48) | 191 (14) |
| First- or second-degree family member physician | 381 (43) | 494 (37) |
| Political views | ||
| Conservative or very conservative | 192 (22) | 150 (11) |
| Moderate | 331 (37) | 1164 (29) |
| Liberal or very liberal | 364 (41) | 816 (60) |
| Role in organizations addressing health care policy | ||
| Member | 428 (48) | 846 (63) |
| Leader | 72 (8) | 38 (3) |