Entry Test as a Predictor of Success in Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
Journal Title: The Journal of Middle East and North Africa Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 9
Abstract
Aim: To find out whether success in medical Entry Test has any impact on future grades of students in Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). Methodology: This is an analytical study conducted in Khyber Medical College, Peshawar from 3rd April, 2016 to 30th May, 2016. The marks obtained in medical Entry Test and 1st Professional MBBS were compared using Pearson Correlation. Data was obtained from appropriate sources and then its evaluation was done. Findings: This study found that there is a Pearson Correlation of 0.303(moderate) between Entry Test marks and the first professional MBBS marks. The scatter plot shows a positive relation between the two, which means that if one increases, so will the other. The p value of less than 0.000 was obtained. Conclusion: Student’s performance in entry test can be a predictability factor for success later on during his undergraduate years. However, there is still, room for improvement in the entry test format. It should be redesigned to inculcate humanities subjects as well, along with mathematics. That will then judge a wider aspect of a student’s capability.
Authors and Affiliations
Romana Ayub, Junaid Ahsan, Umema Zafar, Aruba Zafar, Nayab Ahsan, Mahnoor Inamullah
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