Table 3. Likert-scale responses by year in medical school year
Statement M SD t df p d
I want to be involved in research during residency.     -2.76 126 .007 .5
     First-year 3.2 1.07        
     Fourth-year 3.75 1.2        
Academic medicine would increase my opportunities to do research.     -2.64 126 .009 .2
     First-year 3.84 0.95        
     Fourth-year 4.26 0.84        
I want to be involved in teaching during residency.     -5.61 126 <.001 1.0
     First-year 3.7 1.06        
     Fourth-year 4.58 0.73        
I want to be involved in teaching after residency.     -3.03 126 .003 .5
     First-year 3.84 1.12        
     Fourth-year 4.35 0.77        
I want to be a role model for future medical students, residents, and physicians.     -3.17 126 .002 .6
     First-year 4.30 0.71        
     Fourth-year 4.65 0.53        
Academic medicine would reduce salary potential.     -3.56 125 .001 0.6
     First-year 3.47 0.74        
     Fourth-year 3.98 0.88        
Int J Med Educ. 2016; 7:154-157; doi: 10.5116/ijme.571b.af3d