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This research aims to evaluate musculoskeletal knowledge and confidence among recent medical school graduates.

April 12, 2026

A Multi-Site Cross-Sectional Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Knowledge and Confidence in Musculoskeletal Medicine Among Recent Medical School Graduates

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This research aims to evaluate musculoskeletal knowledge and confidence among recent medical school graduates.
Multi-site cross-sectional evaluation
Assessment of musculoskeletal knowledge and confidence levels
Comparison of examination scores across graduates from different medical programs
No significant differences in musculoskeletal knowledge among physicians
Higher examination scores than previous literature
Low confidence reported in managing musculoskeletal conditions clinically

Abstract

Despite the heterogeneity within the musculoskeletal training environment across medical programs in Canada, no significant differences in MSK knowledge were detected among physicians. Despite higher MSK examination scores than previous literature, physicians reported low confidence in managing MSK conditions in the clinical setting.

A Multi-Site Cross-Sectional Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Knowledge and Confidence in Musculoskeletal Medicine Among Recent Medical School Graduates

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