Examining the predictors of academic outcomes for indigenous Maori, Pacific and rural students admitted into medicine via two equity pathways: a retrospective observational study at the University of Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine associations between admission markers of socioeconomic status, transitioning, bridging programme attendance and prior academic preparation on academic outcomes for indigenous Māori, Pacific and rural students admitted into medicine under access pathways designed to widen participation. Findings were compared with students admitted via the general (usual) admission pathway.

Design

Retrospective observational study using secondary data.

Setting

 6-year medical programme (MBChB), University of Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand. Students are selected and admitted into Year 2 following a first year (undergraduate) or prior degree (graduate).

Participants

1676 domestic students admitted into Year 2 between 2002 and 2012 via three pathways: GENERA

SUBMITTER: Curtis E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5724058 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature