Table 3 Kruskal-Wallis H Test showing significant association between specialization groups and dependent variables (p < 0.05)

Felt motivated at the end of DRP

3.6

2

3

1.4

2

< 0.001

Allied/Diagnostic branches v/s Medical branches

Satisfied with training received in DRP

2.6

1.57

2.42

1.3

1.92

0.049

Allied branches v/s medical branches

Training monitored using logbooks & assessment

2.8

1.43

3

2.2

2.33

0.041

PSM v/s Diagnostic branches

Had access to grievance redressal

2.2

1.71

2.91

2.2

2.6

0.02

PSM v/s Diagnostic branches

Parent department provided adequate support

4.2

1.71

3.45

3.5

3.44

0.001

PSM v/s Allied/Diagnostic/Medical/Surgical branches

Learnt specialisation-specific skills

2.7

1.43

2.1

1.4

1.89

0.033

Medical branches v/s Allied branches

Received decent & safe accommodation

2.2

1.57

1.6

1.5

2.67

0.009

Surgical branches v/s PSM/Diagnostic/Medical branches

Had access to clean & hygienic food through mess/canteen

2

1.29

1.3

1.2

2

0.015

Surgical branches v/s PSM/Diagnostic/Medical branches