The final examination in United Kingdom medical schools, 1974

The structure, character and results of the final M.B. examinations held in United Kingdom medical schools in 1974 were investigated by postal questionnaire. The mean failure rate (10-5%, range 0-24-6%) was significantly higher in the student sample from the London medical schools compared with those in the periphery. No significant sex difference in total failure rate was noted. Wide variations were observed in the length and character of the examinations.