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Selecting for medical school

R H Weingartner

    Journal of Medical Education
    |November 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This commentary redefines ideal medical school applicants and proposes reforms to mitigate detrimental "premed behavior." It suggests abolishing the premed major and revising admissions criteria for better-prepared future physicians.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Higher Education Policy
    • Admissions Strategy

    Background:

    • The current higher education system often fosters "premed behavior," negatively impacting students and the medical school applicant pool.
    • Colleges and universities play a crucial role in preparing students for medical school, but current methods may be suboptimal.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To redefine the characteristics of optimal medical school applicants.
    • To propose specific recommendations for improving the preparation of premedical students.
    • To address and mitigate the negative effects of "premed behavior" in higher education.

    Main Methods:

    • The study presents a commentary based on the author's insights and experience.
    • It outlines 10 specific recommendations for medical school admissions policies and practices.

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  • Recommendations cover undergraduate major choices, standardized testing, degree requirements, grading, early admissions, and committee composition.

    • Main Results:

    • The author advocates for the abolition of the "premed major."
    • Recommendations include re-evaluating the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).
    • Suggestions address the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree, grading systems, and early admission policies.

    Conclusions:

    • Reforming medical school admissions policies is essential to cultivate better-prepared applicants.
    • Eliminating the dedicated "premed major" could encourage broader academic exploration.
    • Admissions committees should reconsider their criteria to foster a more holistic and less behaviorally distorted applicant pool.