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Personal profile of medical students selected through a knowledge-based exam
only: are we missing suitable students?
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Abbiati M
; Baroffio A
; Gerbase MW
Med Educ Online
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INTRODUCTION: A consistent body of literature highlights the importance of a
broader approach to select medical school candidates both assessing cognitive
capacity and individual characteristics. However, selection in a great number of
medical schools worldwide is still based on knowledge exams, a procedure that
might neglect students with needed personal characteristics for future medical
practice. We investigated whether the personal profile of students selected
through a knowledge-based exam differed from those not selected. METHODS:
Students applying for medical school (N=311) completed questionnaires assessing
motivations for becoming a doctor, learning approaches, personality traits,
empathy, and coping styles. Selection was based on the results of MCQ tests.
Principal component analysis was used to draw a profile of the students.
Differences between selected and non-selected students were examined by
Multivariate ANOVAs, and their impact on selection by logistic regression
analysis. RESULTS: Students demonstrating a profile of diligence with higher
conscientiousness, deep learning approach, and task-focused coping were more
frequently selected (p=0.01). Other personal characteristics such as motivation,
sociability, and empathy did not significantly differ, comparing selected and
non-selected students. CONCLUSION: Selection through a knowledge-based exam
privileged diligent students. It did neither advantage nor preclude candidates
with a more humane profile.