Baseline demographic characteristics of both cohorts self-reported before study randomisation
| Demographic characteristic | Self-study (n=25), n (%) | Journal club (n=27), n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Students with a PhD degree | 6 (24) | 6 (22) |
| <5 years of formal English instruction | 4 (16) | 1 (4) |
| English proficiency | ||
| Novice | 4 (16) | 7 (26) |
| Intermediate | 20 (80) | 18 (67) |
| Advanced (but not fluent) | 1 (4) | 2 (7) |
| Age (years)* | 27.3±3.7 | 26.8±2.8 |
| Female students | 22 (88%) | 26 (96%) |
*Data reported as mean (SD).