| Applicant characteristics and their influence on success: results from an analysis of applicants to the University of Adelaide Medical School, 2004-2007. | |
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PMID: 20170459 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVE: To determine the applicant characteristics that influence success at each application stage for entry to the University of Adelaide Medical School. DESIGN, SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS: Retrospective analysis of characteristics associated with a successful outcome to an undergraduate-entry medical school for 6699 applicants from four cohorts (2004-2007). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Offer of an interview, offer of a place, and acceptance of a place in the medical school. RESULTS: Female applicants were less likely to gain an interview (odds ratio [OR], 0.88; 95% CI, 0.78-0.99) but more likely to receive an offer of a place (OR, 1.33; 95% CI, 1.07-1.66). Older applicants were less likely than younger applicants (OR, 0.78; 95% CI, 0.71-0.86) and non-school leavers (applying after leaving school) were more likely than school leavers (applying while at school) (OR, 9.54; 95% CI, 6.16-14.78) to receive an offer of an interview. Applicants from areas of high socioeconomic status were more likely to gain an interview (quartile 1 v 4: OR, 0.55; 95% CI, 0.45-0.68). The more interviews an applicant had, the more likely he or she was to be offered a place (OR, 1.49; 95% CI, 1.34-1.66). CONCLUSION: This study indicates that some applicant characteristics have a significant influence on the success of an application at particular stages, but overall there does not appear to be a large or inherent systematic bias in the selection process at the University of Adelaide Medical School. |
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Authors:
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Caroline O Laurence; Deborah A Turnbull; Nancy E Briggs; Jeffrey S Robinson |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Medical journal of Australia Volume: 192 ISSN: 0025-729X ISO Abbreviation: Med. J. Aust. Publication Date: 2010 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-22 Completed Date: 2010-03-30 Revised Date: 2010-10-27 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0400714 Medline TA: Med J Aust Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 212-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia. caroline.laurence@adelaide.edu.au |
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Adolescent Education, Medical, Undergraduate / organization & administration* Educational Status* Female Humans Male Questionnaires Retrospective Studies School Admission Criteria* Schools, Medical* Social Class South Australia |
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Med J Aust. 2010 Oct 4;193(7):428
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