Research article summary (published 30 Jul 2009):

[Who will be a good physician? Admission procedures for medical and dental students]

(Wer wird ein guter Arzt? Verfahren zur Auswahl von Studierenden der Human- und Zahnmedizin.)

Full Abstract

Since 2005, German universities are free to select 60% of their freshmen according to their own admission processes. In 2008, selection of medical students in Germany was mainly based on grades achieved in final school examinations (Abiturnote). Further criteria were used in various combinations: some medical schools conducted interviews or tests, while others rewarded work experience, research awards, or cultural and social dedication. However, solely high school grades and some measures of ability show acceptable validity coefficients with regard to academic and professional success. Evidence for the prognostic validity of interviews and other noncognitive criteria cannot be regarded as sufficient. Recent studies conducted in Hamburg and Heidelberg attempt to validate selection criteria such as a test of natural sciences, final school examination grades, work experience, and voluntary work in the social sector. For the selection of medical students, we recommend the use of final school examination grades in combination with special written test results or, in the case of dentistry, a test of manual dexterity. Interviews might be beneficial to emphasize the importance of non-academic skills and to strengthen the ties of students to their faculty.

Author information

Author/s: Hampe, W (W); Hissbach, J (J); Kadmon, M (M); Kadmon, G (G); Klusmann, D (D); Scheutzel, P (P);

Affiliation: Institut für Biochemie und Molekularbiologie II, Zentrum für Experimentelle Medizin, Universitätsklinikum Eppendorf, 20246 Hamburg. hampe(-atsign-)uke.uni-hamburg.de

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: English Abstract; Journal Article

Journal: Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz (Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz), published in Germany. (Language: ger)

Reference: 2009-Aug; vol 52 (issue 8) : pp 821-30

Dates: Created 2009/08/17; Completed 2009/10/05;

PMID: 19626281, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/5/2009, IMS Date: )

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Achievement Aptitude Career Choice Education, Dental Education, Medical

Educational Measurement Germany Humans Interviews as Topic School Admission Criteria

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