Table 3: Predictors of realization of entry-to-practice milestones*
VariableMilestone; OR (95% CI)
Obtained postgraduate positionPassed Qualifying Examination Part IIObtained specialty designation
Sex
    Female1.001.001.00
    Male0.74 (0.66-0.82)0.44 (0.27-0.73)0.74 (0.56-0.96)
Age
    Younger1.77 (1.57-2.00)0.53 (0.31-0.90)NS
    Older1.001.00NS
    Unknown0.03 (0.04-0.22)-NS
Had skills assessment
    No1.003.80 (1.75-8.26)0.65 (0.48-0.89)
    Yes1.15 (1.02-1.29)1.001.00
Type of international medical graduate
Canadian graduate of Western or Caribbean medical school4.69 (3.82-5.71)NSNS
Canadian graduate of other medical school1.49 (1.31-1.70)NSNS
Non-Canadian graduate of Western or Caribbean medical school0.96 (0.70-1.32)NSNS
Non-Canadian graduate of other medical school1.00NSNS
Specialty type
    Family medicineNSNS0.59 (0.44-0.80)
    SpecialistNSNS1.00
First rank
    ResidentNS1.001.00
    FellowNS0.05 (0.03-0.09)0.16 (0.09-0.26)

Note: CI = confidence interval, NS = not significant/not included in model, OR = odds ratio.

*Adjusted for sex, age, had skills assessment, type of international medical graduate, specialty type and first rank.