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The St Andrews MD (1935-1972).

V F Barker

    Medical Education
    |July 1, 1978
    PubMed
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    The St Andrews MD degree awards declined between 1935-1972. Laboratory research was more likely to receive honors than clinical studies, with most graduates pursuing hospital or academic careers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Doctoral Degrees
    • Career Trajectories

    Background:

    • The Master of Dental Surgery (MD) degree at St Andrews University was awarded between 1935 and 1972.
    • Trends in MD awards and the proportion of eligible doctors pursuing this degree over time are of interest.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the trends in St Andrews MD degree awards from 1935 to 1972.
    • To analyze the characteristics of MD award recipients and their subsequent career paths.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of St Andrews MD degree awards and recipient data from 1935 to 1972.
    • Examination of award grades, time to award, and postgraduate study type (laboratory vs. clinical).

    Main Results:

    • A decline in both the number of MD awards and the proportion of eligible doctors obtaining the degree was observed.
    • The average time between MB ChB and MD degrees was 11 years; approximately one-third of awards were at Honours or Commendation grade.
    • Laboratory-based studies were more likely to achieve higher award grades than clinically based studies. Graduates predominantly entered hospital (clinical/laboratory) or academic posts.

    Conclusions:

    • The St Andrews MD degree saw a decline in awards over the studied period.
    • Factors such as study type influenced award outcomes, and graduates largely pursued hospital-based or academic careers, with limited entry into general practice or industry.

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