A "Red Flag" system adds value to medical school admissions interviews.
Med Teach
; 46(1): 59-64, 2024 01.
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| ID: mdl-37418507
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Non-cognitive traits should be considered when selecting candidates to study medicine. However, evaluating these traits remains difficult. We explored whether measuring undesirable non-cognitive behaviour ('Red Flags') added value to a medical school admissions system. Red Flags included rudeness, ignoring the contributions of others, disrespectful behaviour, or poor communication.METHODS:
Following an admissions interview testing non-cognitive attributes in 648 applicants to a UK medical school, we measured the association between interview score and Red Flag frequency. We tested linear and polynomial regression models to evaluate whether the association was linear or non-linear.RESULTS:
In total, 1126 Red Flags were observed. While Red Flags were concentrated among low-scorers, candidates in the highest- and second-highest deciles for interview score still received Red Flags (six and twenty-two, respectively). The polynomial regression model indicated candidates with higher scores received fewer Red Flags, but the association was not linear (F(3644) = 159.8, p = .001, adjusted R2 = 0.42).CONCLUSIONS:
The non-linear association between interview score and Red Flag frequency shows some candidates with desirable non-cognitive attributes will still display undesirable-or even exclusionary-non-cognitive attributes. Recording Red Flag behaviour reduces the likelihood such candidates will be offered a place at medical school.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Faculdades de Medicina
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Medicina
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article