Preparing for selection success: Socio-demographic differences in opportunities and obstacles.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There is a growing drive to improve the heterogeneity of medical school cohorts. However, those from lower socio-economic groups remain under-represented. Understanding the methods used by applicants to prepare for medical school selection, and the challenges they face with respect to opportunities and access, may provide important insights to this lack of diversity. This research considered the influence of socio-demographic background on preparation for medical school selection and on the successful offer of a place.

Methods

All eligible applicants to a large UK medical school were invited to complete an anonymous online survey (international and mature applicants excluded), detailing demographic data and experiences of preparing for selection and challenges f

SUBMITTER: Jackson D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9544416 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature