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Entry to general practice training.

J Roberts, J Freeman

British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.)

|December 3, 1983

Summary

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General practitioner trainees are assessed using a multiple-choice test (MCQ). British graduates scored significantly higher than overseas graduates, suggesting a need for adequate factual recall in trainee selection.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
General Practice Training

Background:

General practitioner trainees in England undergo knowledge and ability assessments.
A minimum score of 45% on the multiple-choice test (MCQ) is required for trainee placement.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the performance of British and overseas graduates on the MCQ assessment.
To evaluate the effectiveness of the MCQ as a selection tool for general practitioner trainees.

Main Methods:

Analysis of historical assessment data for general practitioner trainees in the North West Region of England since 1979.
Statistical comparison of MCQ scores between British and overseas graduates.

Main Results:

British graduates achieved higher scores on the MCQ compared to overseas graduates.

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The difference in MCQ scores between the two groups was statistically significant.

Conclusions:

The findings suggest that the MCQ assessment may favor British graduates.
Adequate factual recall, as measured by the MCQ, is a critical factor for selecting general practitioner trainees.