There was no difference in knowledge of EVD with regards to EVD and the type of medical school (International medical graduates vs U.S/Canadian graduates). There was no significant difference in post graduate year levels knowledge of EVD. No known study have addressed knowledge of EVD among resident physicians in the U.S, which limits comparison with an existing study. Recent and younger graduates had significantly better knowledge of EVD. Recent graduates are likely to be more current on evolving diseases of epidemic. They are up to date with new treatments and are likely to apply them. A systematic review evaluating the relationship between clinical experience and quality of health care showed that in terms of current standards of care and of clinical developments, younger physicians were more up to date.
There was no difference in knowledge of EVD with regards to EVD and the type of medical school (International medical graduates vs U.S/Canadian graduates). There was no significant difference in post graduate year levels knowledge of EVD. No known study have addressed knowledge of EVD among resident physicians in the U.S, which limits comparison with an existing study. Recent and younger graduates had significantly better knowledge of EVD. Recent graduates are likely to be more current on evolving diseases of epidemic. They are up to date with new treatments and are likely to apply them. A systematic review evaluating the relationship between clinical experience and quality of health care showed that in terms of current standards of care and of clinical developments, younger physicians were more up to date.