Background Different variables have been used to predict the academic performance of
students in medical schools. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of demographics …

Background: Consistent identification and prevention of failure for at-risk medical students is
challenging, failing courses is costly to all stakeholders, and there is need for further …

Objectives University academic achievement may be inversely related to the performance of
the secondary (high) school an entrant attended. Indeed, some medical schools already …

Purpose Medical school admissions committees are increasingly considering noncognitive
measures like emotional intelligence (EI) in evaluating potential applicants. This study …

An undersupply of generalists doctors in rural communities globally led to widening
participation (WP) initiatives to increase the proportion of rural origin medical students. In …

Objective To determine whether scores on two undergraduate admissions tests (BioMedical
Admissions Test (BMAT) and University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT)) predict performance …

Abstract High School, Aptitude and Achievement Tests have been utilized since 2002 in
Saudi Arabia for the purpose of student selection to health sciences and medical colleges …

Background This paper is an evaluation of an integrated selection process utilising previous
academic achievement [Universities Admission Index (UAI)], a skills test [Undergraduate …

Objective To determine associations between admission markers of socioeconomic status,
transitioning, bridging programme attendance and prior academic preparation on academic …

Non-local ethnicity or nationality and lower English proficiency have been linked with poor
performance in health professional education. This study sought to compare the relative …