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  • 1New York Medical College, Valhalla 10595, USA.

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|February 6, 1999
PubMed
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New York Medical College (NYMC) implemented targeted recruitment and selection strategies to increase primary care physician graduates. Data suggests NYMC achieved its goal, though the exact cause remains under investigation.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Healthcare Workforce Development

Background:

  • Medical schools face challenges in recruiting students into primary care.
  • New York Medical College (NYMC) aimed to increase the proportion of graduates entering generalist careers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe and evaluate strategies implemented by NYMC for student recruitment and selection.
  • To assess the effectiveness of these strategies in achieving a 50% generalist career entry rate.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of targeted recruitment initiatives, including newsletters and open houses.
  • Modification of the admissions committee composition and interview process.
  • Analysis of data from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Pre-Medical Student Questionnaire and Matriculation Questionnaire.

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Main Results:

  • NYMC successfully attracted and selected applicants interested in primary care.
  • Data indicates the institution met its objective for generalist career entry among graduates.

Conclusions:

  • NYMC's focused strategies appear effective in influencing student career choices towards primary care.
  • Further research is needed to isolate the impact of institutional strategies versus external market forces on career selection.