A multivariate analysis to identify the relationship between sociodemographic differences and examination performance in UK postgraduate medical examinations.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Significant differences in group-level performance have been identified in UK postgraduate medical examinations. However, few examinations have been investigated independently, and those that have, focus on a limited number of sociodemographic factors. This study addresses these gaps by identifying predictors of success in each UK postgraduate medical examination, accounting for prior academic attainment and other sociodemographic differences.

Design

Retrospective cohort study.

Setting

Secondary care.

Participants

Anonymised pass/fail data at the first attempt held within the General Medical Council Database were analysed for all candidates (UK medical school graduates [UKG] and international, non-UK graduates [IMG]) attempting a postgraduate examina

SUBMITTER: Ellis R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12583007 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature