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Only the best: medical student selection in Australia
Author(s) -
Wilson Ian G,
Roberts Christopher,
Flynn Eleanor M,
Griffin Barbara
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
medical journal of australia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.904
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1326-5377
pISSN - 0025-729X
DOI - 10.5694/mja10.11388
Subject(s) - selection (genetic algorithm) , matriculation , disadvantaged , aptitude , psychology , medical education , personnel selection , personality , coaching , applied psychology , clinical psychology , medicine , social psychology , computer science , developmental psychology , political science , management , artificial intelligence , law , psychotherapist , economics
Abstract Selection processes for medical schools need to be unbiased, valid, and psychometrically reliable, as well as evidence‐based and transparent to all stakeholders. A range of academic and non‐academic criteria are used for selection, including matriculation scores, aptitude tests and interviews. Research into selection is fraught with methodological difficulties; however, it shows positive benefits for structured selection processes. Pretest coaching and “faking good” are potential limitations of current selection procedures. Developments in medical school selection include the use of personality tests, centralised selection centres and programs to increase participation by socially disadvantaged students.