Table 3 Results from a multivariable survival analysis predicting the risk of eventual censure (versus no censure or referral) for Fitness to Practise issues in Professional and Linguistic Assessments Board (PLAB) international medical graduates; in this model, PLAB performance was entered as score (relative to pass mark) at first sitting
Predictor | Hazard ratio | P | Lower 95% confidence interval | Upper 95% confidence interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Male sex | 2.64 | <0.001 | 1.83 | 3.80 |
Age at registration | 1.01 | 0.41 | 0.98 | 1.04 |
IELTS speaking score | 1.49 | <0.001 | 1.20 | 1.84 |
PLAB part 1 score at first attempt | 0.99 | 0.12 | 0.99 | 1.00 |
PLAB part 2 score at first attempt | 0.94 | <0.001 | 0.91 | 0.97 |