Only the best: medical student selection in Australia
Sen Gupta, Tarun, Murray, Richard B., and Ray, Robin A. (2012) Only the best: medical student selection in Australia. Medical Journal of Australia, 196 (11). pp. 683-684.
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DOI: 10.5694/mja12.10665
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Abstract
[Extract] Wilson and colleagues thoughtfully summarise medical school selection procedures, highlighting the need for greater social accountability. We would strengthen the aim of choosing applicants with "the characteristics required to be competent medical practitioners" by arguing they should also be responsive to community needs.
Item ID: | 31814 |
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Item Type: | Article (Commentary) |
ISSN: | 1326-5377 |
Date Deposited: | 30 Jul 2014 06:14 |
FoR Codes: | 11 MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES > 1117 Public Health and Health Services > 111717 Primary Health Care @ 100% |
SEO Codes: | 92 HEALTH > 9205 Specific Population Health (excl. Indigenous Health) > 920506 Rural Health @ 100% |
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