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Decelerated medical education.

Brian McGrath1, Diane McQuail

  • 1School of Medicine and Health Sciences, George Washington University, 2300 Eye Street NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA. msdbjm@gwumc.edu

Medical Teacher
|March 15, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Formal decelerated medical education programs are available at many US medical schools. These programs enroll a small percentage of students, but a disproportionate number are underrepresented minorities (URM) and have higher dismissal rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Curriculum Development
  • Student Support Services

Background:

  • Formal decelerated medical education programs offer alternative pathways for students.
  • Understanding the prevalence and characteristics of these programs is crucial for evaluating their effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence, structure, student demographics, and outcomes of formal decelerated medical education programs in the US.
  • To identify key characteristics and support mechanisms within these programs.

Main Methods:

  • A 13-item survey was distributed to all US medical schools.
  • The survey examined program characteristics, student selection, and outcomes.
  • Response rate was 62% (77 schools).

Main Results:

  • 31% of responding schools offer a formal decelerated option.
  • Underrepresented minority (URM) students comprise a disproportionate share of decelerated students.
  • Dismissal rates for decelerated students exceed those for regular MD students, with limited data on GPA and MCAT.

Conclusions:

  • Decelerated medical education options are present in a significant number of US medical schools.
  • While comprising a small enrollment fraction, URM students are overrepresented in these programs.
  • Program success, indicated by dismissal rates, is observed, but further data on academic predictors and support is needed.

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