Abstract Context Situational judgement tests (SJTs) are widely used to evaluate 'non‐
academic'abilities in medical applicants. However, there is a lack of understanding of how …

Background Nursing education institutions are required to select and train applicants who
have appropriate characteristics for delivering effective healthcare. Unlike other healthcare …

Context Historically, situational judgement tests (SJT s) have been widely used for
personnel selection. Their use in medical selection in Europe is growing, with plans for …

Background Medical schools differ, particularly in their teaching, but it is unclear whether
such differences matter, although influential claims are often made. The Medical School …

Objective A recent independent review on diversity and inclusivity highlighted concerns that
barriers to surgical career progression exist for some groups of individuals and not others …

Background Gateway courses are increasingly popular widening participation routes into
medicine. These six year courses provide a more accessible entry route into medical school …

Abstract Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is a multiple-
choice exam primarily measuring knowledge about foundational sciences and organ …

Purpose Disciplinary action imposed on physicians indicates their fitness to practice
medicine is impaired and patient safety is potentially at risk. This national retrospective …

Objectives Many countries are driving forward policies to widen the socioeconomic profile of
medical students and to train more medical students for certain specialties. However, little is …

Background Identifying predictors of success in postgraduate examinations can help guide
the career choices of medical students and may aid early identification of trainees requiring …