Medical Student Selection

Impact of Pre-Admission Grade Point Averages on Anesthesiologist Assistant Student Performance at Emory University School of Medicine

“…Several studies have shown that pre-entry GPAs are essential markers of successful completion of requirements for medical school and for PA school. [3][4][5][6][7][8] Stratton et al, furthermore, have noted that lower undergraduate GPAs led to greater academic issues in the medical school. 9 AA education follows a similar structure as medical school -basic sciences are taught first and then the clinical sciences are integrated as the student progresses.…”

“…While there is significant research showing that quantitative metrics such as undergraduate grade point averages (GPA) may predict success in US medical school (both allopathic and osteopathic programs) [3][4][5] and in Physician Assistant (PA) programs, [5][6][7] there is no literature in the AA domain. The aim of this study is to retrospectively analyze the association between both pre-matriculation science and pre-matriculation cumulative grade point averages and GPAs in the first semester of the Emory AA program.…”

Evaluating non-cognitive skills in medical school applicants

“…However, these examinations cannot predict whether an applicant possesses the critical thinking leadership and judgement skills required to become a good physician [ 3 ]. Existing methods of evaluating personal characteristics, namely personal statements, reference letters and essays, have proven inadequate at predicting personal characteristics [ 4 ]. A selection tool that is easily accessible and measures personal/professional qualities is required in the medical school application process.…”