Table 4 Comparison of mean scores of understanding disparities among fellows (between the pre- and post-curriculum survey) (Scoring: Poor = 1, Fair = 2, Good = 3, Very Good = 4, Excellent = 5)
From: A cancer disparities curriculum in a hematology/oncology fellowship program
Presurvey | Post survey | Difference | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean | SD | Mean | SD | ||
Overall clinical training in disparities in healthcare | 2.93 | 1.00 | 3.93 | 0.59 | + 1 |
Understanding of racial/ethical disparities in hematology/oncology | 3.07 | 1.00 | 3.79 | 0.86 | + 0.7 |
Understanding of gender-identity and sexual orientation in hematology/oncology | 2.73 | 1.18 | 3.64 | 0.97 | + 0.9 |
Understanding of language barriers in hematology/oncology | 3.13 | 0.96 | 3.93 | 0.96 | + 0.8 |
Disparities in clinical trials and access to novel therapies | 2.73 | 0.93 | 3.79 | 0.86 | + 1 |