A significant association between examination results and self-satisfaction with English language proficiency: preliminary findings among pre-clinical undergraduates.

Eighty-six per cent (112/130) of medical undergraduates have passed the examination and rest was referred. Logistic regression revealed a significant association between examination results and self-satisfaction for English language proficiency (P = 0.048). Passing the examination was more likely with high self-satisfaction for English language proficiency [odds ratio = 6.063 (95% CI 1.014 to 36.249)]. Also, a significant association between obtaining a class at the examination and using peer-revision notes (P = 0.019) was revealed. Obtaining a class at the examination was less likely with the frequent use of peer-revision notes [odds ratio = 0.228 (95% CI 0.066 to 0.790)].