Evaluating non-cognitive skills in medical school applicants

Medical school candidates must have both the cognitive and professional competencies required to become good physicians. In this commentary, we outline the evidence and outcomes associated with the implementation of these selection methodologies and evaluate their ability to assess non-cognitive ski...

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Published in:BMC medical education 2024-01, Vol.24 (1), p.82-4, Article 82
Main Authors: Peri, Katya, Eisenberg, Mark J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic achievement
Achievement tests
Admission Criteria
Candidates
Clinical competence
Cognition & reasoning
Cognitive ability
Comment
Communication
Core curriculum
Critical thinking
Ethics
Evaluation
Grade Point Average
Interviews
Licenses
Medical college applicants
Medical education
Medical schools
SAT assessment
School admissions
Science Curriculum
Students
Thinking Skills
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Summary:Medical school candidates must have both the cognitive and professional competencies required to become good physicians. In this commentary, we outline the evidence and outcomes associated with the implementation of these selection methodologies and evaluate their ability to assess non-cognitive skills.
ISSN:1472-6920
1472-6920
DOI:10.1186/s12909-024-05046-5