Demographic Characteristics of Diplomates Passing or Not Attempting Recertification
| Characteristic | Total % (No.) | Not Attempting Recertification % (No.) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial certification failsa | ||
| 0 | 97.5 (50,379) | 5.3 (2,674) |
| 1 | 1.9 (958) | 14.4 (138) |
| 2 | 0.4 (212) | 20.8 (44) |
| ≥3 | 0.2 (129) | 24 (31) |
| Total | 100 (51,678) | 5.6 (2,887) |
| Type of degree | ||
| Doctor of osteopathic medicine | 7.4 (3,799) | 5.8 (222) |
| Medical doctor | 92.6 (47,879) | 5.6 (2,665) |
| Total | 100 (51,678) | 5.6 (2,887) |
| Sexa | ||
| Female | 32.2 (16,632) | 4.5 (744) |
| Male | 67.8 (35,046) | 6.1 (2,143) |
| Total | 100 (51,678) | 5.6 (2,887) |
| International medical graduatea | ||
| No | 86.2 (44,560) | 5.1 (2,280) |
| Yes | 13.8 (7,118) | 8.5 (607) |
| Total | 100 (51,678) | 5.6(2,887) |
| Regiona | ||
| Midwest | 26.2 (13,519) | 4.7 (638) |
| Northeast | 14.7 (7,593) | 5.3 (400) |
| South | 34.6 (17,862) | 6.4 (1,139) |
| West | 24.6 (12,704) | 5.6 (710) |
| Total | 100 (51,678) | 5.6 (2,887) |
| Age at initial certificationa | ||
| Less than 30 y | 28.2 (14,576) | 4 (576) |
| 30 to 34 y | 47.7 (24,639) | 5.1 (1,267) |
| 35 to 39 y | 14.8 (7,625) | 7.2 (547) |
| 40 y and older | 9.4 (4,838) | 10.3 (497) |
| Total | 100 (51,678) | 5.6 (2,887) |
↵a P <.001