Abstract
Background
Little research exists on the relationship between pre-examination resources, race,
and standardized test outcomes. This study aimed to determine the effect of test preparation
resources and race on test scores.
Methods
We surveyed medical students at an allopathic institution on the use of test preparation
materials and their test scores. Students were grouped by self-identified race. Underrepresented
in Medicine (URiM) students were defined as Black/African American (AA), Hispanic/Latino
(HL), Native American (NA) and multiple races. Univariate analysis and linear regression
were used for statistical analysis.
Results
192 students completed the survey (response rate = 33%). URiM students reported more
MCAT attempts than other students. No differences between scores existed between races.
There was no association between scores and the use of test preparation resources.
Conclusions
We found that URiM students took the MCAT more times than their peers; however, we
found no racial/ethnic differences in examination preparation resources or scores.
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Article Info
Publication History
Published online: October 27, 2022
Accepted:
October 18,
2022
Received in revised form:
October 5,
2022
Received:
July 8,
2022
Publication stage
In Press Journal Pre-ProofIdentification
Copyright
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