Consistency and inconsistency with which sociodemographic variables are associated with performance on medical school selection tools

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how sociodemographic factors relate to the performance on medical school admissions tools.
• Analyzed admissions data across multiple cohorts
• Considered the interplay of various selection tools
• Evaluated quality assurance over time
• Highlighted inconsistencies in sociodemographic associations with performance
• Indicated reliance on yearly cohorts could be misleading
• Emphasized the importance of a comprehensive admissions approach