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[An examination program for prospective dental students].

L Ebersöhn1, C D Jacobs

  • 1Departement Opvoedkundige Voorligting en Berading, Universiteit van Pretoria.

SADJ : Journal of the South African Dental Association = Tydskrif Van Die Suid-Afrikaanse Tandheelkundige Vereniging
|June 22, 2000
PubMed
Summary

This study developed a dental student selection program using literature reviews and expert interviews. Job analysis identified key requirements for the new selection criteria.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Education
  • Higher Education Admissions
  • Psychometrics

Context:

  • The University of Pretoria sought to enhance its admissions process for dental programs.
  • Existing international selection procedures for dental students were examined.

Purpose:

  • To develop a robust selection program for prospective dental students.
  • To establish evidence-based criteria for selecting high-potential candidates.

Summary:

  • A comprehensive literature review and interviews with international experts informed the program's development.
  • A job analysis questionnaire was employed to define essential competencies for dental practitioners.
  • These identified job requirements served as the foundation for the new selection program's criteria.

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Impact:

  • A structured selection program tailored to the specific needs of dental education.
  • Improved identification of candidates possessing the necessary attributes for success in dentistry.
  • Potential for enhanced quality and performance of future dental professionals.