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Peer reviewedElam, Carol L.; And Others – College and University, 1994
A qualitative investigation of the conduct and content of medical school admission interviews found that differences in the 10 interviewers' perceptions of the purpose and structure of the interview varied according to their professional background and amount of experience with the admissions process. (MDM)
Descriptors: Administrator Characteristics, Admission Criteria, Admissions Officers, College Admission
Peer reviewedElam, Carol L.; Andrykowski, Michael A. – Academic Medicine, 1991
Medical school admission interview ratings for four entering classes (n=356 students) were compared with preadmission academic variables (admission test scores, undergraduate grades), student characteristics (age, gender, residence), and interviewer characteristics (gender, professional background, admission committee membership). Recommendations…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Admission Criteria, College Admission, Higher Education
Peer reviewedElam, Carol L.; Burke, Mary M.; Wiggs, John S.; Speck, Dexter F. – NACADA Journal, 1998
In preparation for the medical school admission interview, prospective students should be able to explain why they chose medicine as a profession and to relate experiences that confirm their interest, be aware of the economic/ethical atmosphere in which medicine is practiced and its challenges, display good communication skills, and convey…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Admission Criteria, College Admission, College Applicants
