Abstract
The academic performance consequences of relying solely on non-cognitive factors for selecting applicants above a GPA and MCAT threshold have not been fully considered in the literature. This commentary considers the impact of using a "threshold approach" on academic performance as assessed with the USMLE Step 1.
MeSH terms
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Aptitude Tests*
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College Admission Test*
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Cultural Diversity
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Decision Making
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Forecasting
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Humans
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Licensure, Medical / standards
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Personality Tests*
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Risk Assessment / methods
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School Admission Criteria* / statistics & numerical data
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Schools, Medical / standards*
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Student Dropouts / classification
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Student Dropouts / psychology
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Supreme Court Decisions
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United States