The added value of free preparatory activities for widening access to medical education: a multi-cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Medical schools are reported to be less accessible to students with non-traditional backgrounds. These students face barriers when applying for and transitioning to medical school, which may be reduced by offering free preparatory activities. By equalizing access to resources, these activities are expected to reduce disparities in selection outcomes and early academic performance. In the present study, four free institutionally-provided preparatory activities were evaluated by comparing the demographic composition of participating and non-participating applicants. Additionally, the association between participation and selection outcomes and early academic performance was investigated for subgroups (based on sex, migration background and parental education).

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SUBMITTER: Fikrat-Wevers S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10053372 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature