A multivariate analysis examining the relationship between sociodemographic differences and UK graduates’ performance on postgraduate medical exams
This large-scale study found that, even after accounting for prior academic attainment, there were significant differences in candidate examination pass rates according to key sociodemographic differences. The GMC, Medical Royal Colleges, and postgraduate training organisations now have a responsibility to use these data to guide future research and interventions that aim to reduce these attainment gaps.
Authors
- Ricky Ellis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7310-6904)
- Jennifer Cleland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1433-9323)
- Jane A. Cannon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8697-6869)
- Andy Knapton
- Amanda Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4865-9061)
Institutions
- Nanyang Technological University (SG)
- University of Aberdeen (GB)
- General Medical Council (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medical Teacher
- Published
- 2025-06-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0142159x.2025.2513426
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Medical Education and Admissions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.76
Funders
- General Medical Council