Phillip Ng
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Phillip Ng is a medical education researcher whose work focuses on gender disparities in clinical skill acquisition and the psychological factors that shape trainee performance. His most-cited study, "Competence over confidence: uncovering lower self-efficacy for women residents during central venous catheterization training" (2024, 10 citations), critically examines how self-efficacy—distinct from actual competence—differs between male and female residents during procedural training. This research highlights a persistent gap: despite women comprising over half of medical school enrollees, they report significantly lower confidence in performing technical skills, which can hinder learning and clinical achievement. Ng’s work underscores the importance of addressing confidence disparities to improve educational equity and patient safety. By bringing attention to the interplay between gender, self-perception, and skill mastery, he contributes to a growing body of evidence that calls for more inclusive training environments. His findings are particularly relevant for educators and curriculum designers seeking to support all trainees in reaching their full potential.
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