Impact of accelerated graduate-entry medicine courses: a comparison of profile success and specialty destination between graduate entrants to accelerated or standard medicine courses in UK

摘要

BackgroundLittle research has compared the profile, success, or specialty destinations of graduates entering UK medical schools via accelerated, 4-yr, standard 5-yr and 6-yr programmes. Four research questions directed this investigation:- class="unordered" style="list-style-type:disc">What are the success rates for graduates entering graduate-entry vs. undergraduate medicine courses?How does the sociodemographic and educational profile differ between these two groups?Is success – in medical school and foundation training – dependent on prior degree, demographic factors, or aptitude test performance at selection?What specialty do graduate entry medicine students subsequently enter?