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Student population changes and progress in Belgian medical schools.

A Albert1, H Firket, A Castermans

  • 1Faculty of Medicine, University of Liège, Belgium.

Medical Education
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Belgian medical schools saw a 44% decrease in new students but an increase in graduates until 1977. The proportion of women in medical education nearly doubled, with varying success rates between Belgian and foreign students.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Higher Education Demographics
  • Belgium

Background:

  • Student population trends in Belgian medical schools between 1969 and 1982 are analyzed.
  • The study examines undergraduate and graduate student numbers across 11 institutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the evolution of student populations in Belgian medical schools from 1969 to 1982.
  • To assess trends in student enrollment, graduation rates, gender proportions, and success rates.
  • To evaluate the selectivity of medical faculties and compare failure rates between preclinical and clinical phases.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of student enrollment and graduation data from 1969 to 1982.
  • Calculation of success rates for Belgian and foreign students.

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  • Development of a 'selectivity' score for medical faculties based on success curves.
  • Comparison of failure rates across preclinical (Candidature) and clinical (Doctorat) phases.

    • Main Results:

    • A 44% decline in new entrants was observed, while graduate numbers rose until 1977.
    • The proportion of women students increased from 25% to 44%.
    • Average success rates were 39% for Belgian students and 24% for foreign students.
    • Significant differences in selectivity and failure rates were noted between universities and educational phases.

    Conclusions:

    • Belgian medical schools experienced demographic shifts, including reduced entry but increased graduation and female representation.
    • Selectivity and success rates varied considerably among institutions and study phases.
    • Further investigation into factors influencing these trends and disparities is warranted.