BMC Medical Education (Jan 2024)

Evaluating non-cognitive skills in medical school applicants

  • Katya Peri,
  • Mark J. Eisenberg

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-024-05046-5
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 24, no. 1
pp. 1 – 4

Abstract

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Abstract Medical school candidates must have both the cognitive and professional competencies required to become good physicians. In this commentary, we outline the evidence and outcomes associated with the implementation of these selection methodologies and evaluate their ability to assess non-cognitive skills.