Influencing factors for choosing periodontal programs | All Graduates (n*) | US Graduates Mean Score ± sd (n*) | International graduates mean score ± SD (n*) | p value |
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Curriculum contents | 3.91 ± 1.06 | 3.91 ± 1.06 | 4.05 ± 1.14 | 0.4802 |
Program and Faculty Member Reputation | 3.93 ± 1.27 | 3.83 ± 1.34 | 4.11 ± 1.13 | 0.4464 |
Cost of Attendance | 3.90 ± 1.36 | 4.23 ± 1.14 | 3.13 ± 1.55 | 0.0131* |
Location of the Program | 3.24 ± 1.63 | 3.56 ± 1.59 | 2.53 ± 1.50 | 0.0322* |
Research Opportunities of the Program | 2.64 ± 1.51 | 2.44 ± 1.56 | 3.07 ± 1.33 | 0.1612 |