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Only the best: medical student selection in Australia
Author(s) -
Sen Gupta Tarun K,
Murray Richard B,
Ray Robin A
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/mja12.10665
Subject(s) - selection (genetic algorithm) , computer science , artificial intelligence
[Extract] Wilson and colleagues thoughtfully summarise medical school selection procedures, highlighting the need for greater social accountability. We would strengthen the aim of choosing applicants with "the characteristics required to be competent medical practitioners" by arguing they should also be responsive to community needs