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) |