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Entry to general practice training.

J Roberts·J Freeman
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Since 1979 general practitioner trainees in the North West Region of England have been assessed on knowledge and ability by several tests, including the multiple choice test. Trainers in the region require a score in the MCQ of 45% before taking a trainee into the practice. More British graduates have achieved this score than overseas graduates. The difference was statistically significant. Only applicants who show adequate factual recall should be appointed as trainees.

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J Roberts, J Freeman. 1983-12-03. Entry to general practice training.. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.287.6406.1677

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