Percent of 2017–2021 American Board of Family Medicine Diplomates Failing Initial Attempt at Recertification Exam, by Endorsement of Motivation
| Motivation | Endorses motivation | Does not endorse motivation | P (χ2) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intrinsic | |||
| Image | 6.8 (547/8093) | 7.6 (524/6875) | 0.041* |
| Medical knowledge | 7.3 (569/7760) | 7.0 (502/7208) | 0.383 |
| Monitor/improve patient care | 7.8 (492/6334) | 6.7 (579/8634) | 0.013* |
| Patient preference | 6.1 (327/5366) | 7.8 (744/9602) | <0.001*** |
| Patient satisfaction | 8.5 (308/3617) | 6.7 (763/11,351) | <0.001*** |
| Personal preference | 7.1 (548/7679) | 7.2 (523/7289) | 0.927 |
| Professional advancement | 8.2 (413/5035) | 6.6 (658/9923) | <0.001*** |
| Extrinsic | |||
| Credentialing | 5.6 (464/8325) | 9.1 (607/6643) | <0.001*** |
| Employer | 4.5 (349/7772) | 10.0 (722/7196) | <0.001*** |
| Payer | 5.6 (374/6665) | 8.4 (697/8303) | <0.001*** |
| Other | 9.2 (26/283) | 7.1 (1045/14,685) | 0.181 |
↵* P < .05, **P < .01, ***P < .001.
Bold figures indicate a higher probability of failure.