APPLIED RESEARCH: How Does Pre-Admission Community Service Compare With Community Service During Medical School?

Background: Little research has examined the link between premedical community service and subsequent community service undertaken in medical school. Purpose: This study examined the relationship between applicants' community service history with reported community service experiences during me...

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Published in:Teaching and learning in medicine 2005-10, Vol.17 (4), p.316-321
Main Authors: Blue, Amy V., Basco, Jr, William T., Geesey, Mark E., Thiedke, C. Carolyn, Sheridan, Margaret E. B., Elam, Carol L.
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Language:English
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Summary:Background: Little research has examined the link between premedical community service and subsequent community service undertaken in medical school. Purpose: This study examined the relationship between applicants' community service history with reported community service experiences during medical school. Methods: Admission files were retrospectively reviewed and community service hours during medical school were totaled for 2003 graduates at the study institution. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and logistic regressions. Results: Applicants who were women, had volunteered with multiple types of organizations, and volunteered more than 2 years were all significantly more likely, χ2 p
ISSN:1040-1334
1532-8015
DOI:10.1207/s15328015tlm1704_1