Table 2

Correlations between HPAT-Ireland and JSE scores

JSETotal HPAT-IrelandHPAT-Ireland 3HPAT-Ireland 2
HPAT-Ireland section 1: logical reasoning and problem-solving−0.0820.672†0.201*−0.060
HPAT-Ireland section 2: interpersonal understanding0.05500.431†−0.195*
HPAT-Ireland section 3: non-verbal reasoning−0.0140.584†
Total HPAT-Ireland−0.021
  • Correlation coefficients correspond to results of Pearson's r analysis.

  • *p<0.05.

  • †p<0.001.

  • HPAT-Ireland, Health Professions Admissions Test-Ireland; JSE, Jefferson Scale of Physician Empathy.