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ArticleBMC medical education2024

Improving selection procedures in health professions education from the applicant perspective: an interview study.

S Fikrat-Wevers, K M Stegers-Jager, L M A Mulder, J Cheung, W W Van Den Broek, A M Woltman

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S Fikrat-WeversInstitute of Medical Education Research Rotterdam, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Room Na2310, PO Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8022-3746
K M Stegers-JagerInstitute of Medical Education Research Rotterdam, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Room Na2310, PO Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2947-6099
L M A MulderAmsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Research in Education, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1529-0453
J CheungInstitute of Medical Education Research Rotterdam, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Room Na2310, PO Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
W W Van Den BroekInstitute of Medical Education Research Rotterdam, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Room Na2310, PO Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3215-5640
A M WoltmanInstitute of Medical Education Research Rotterdam, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Room Na2310, PO Box 2040, 3000 CA, Rotterdam, the Netherlands. a.woltman@erasmusmc.nl.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9904-6751

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Nationaal Regieorgaan Onderwijsonderzoek 40.5.18650.007
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Abstract

introductionApplicant perceptions of selection impact motivation and performance during selection, and student diversity. However, in-depth insight into which values underly these perceptions is lacking, creating challenges for aligning selection procedures with applicant perceptions. This qualitative interview study aimed to identify values applicants believe should underlie selection, and how, according to applicants, these values should be used to make specific improvements to selection procedures in undergraduate health professions education (HPE).

methodsThirty-one applicants to five undergraduate HPE programs in the Netherlands participated in semi-structured interviews using Appreciative Inquiry, an approach that focuses on what goes well to create vision for improvement, to guide the interviews. Transcriptions were analyzed using thematic analysis, adopting a constructivist approach.

resultsApplicants' values related to the aims of selection, the content of selection, and the treatment of applicants. Applicants believed that selection procedures should aim to identify students who best fit the training and profession, and generate diverse student populations to fulfill societal needs. According to applicants, the content of selection should be relevant for the curriculum and profession, assess a comprehensive set of attributes, be of high quality, allow applicants to show who they are, and be adapted to applicants' current developmental state. Regarding treatment, applicants believed that selection should be a two-way process that fosters reflection on study choice, be transparent about what applicants can expect, safeguard applicants' well-being, treat all applicants equally, and employ an equitable approach by taking personal circumstances into account. Applicants mentioned specific improvements regarding each value. DISCUSSION: Applicants' values offer novel insights into what they consider important preconditions for the design of selection procedures. Their suggested improvements can support selection committees in better meeting applicants' needs.

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Interviews as TopicQualitative ResearchSchool Admission CriteriaAdultCurriculumFemaleHealth OccupationsHumansMaleMotivationNetherlandsStudents, Health OccupationsYoung AdultAdmissionApplicant perceptionsSelectionStudent diversity

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PMID39112957
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