Improving the medical school experience for students from widening participation backgrounds: setting the scene for an action research approach

Thesis

Introduction: In the UK, the medical profession has long drawn its ranks from the most privileged in our society. Widening participation (WP) is a policy agenda that aims to increase representation and support students from underrepresented groups to access higher education. The Medical Schools Council (MSC) has committed to increasing access for students from lower socioeconomic groups through reforms in outreach and admissions policies. New medical schools have also opened ... Expand abstract

Authors: Hassan-Smith, Z

• DOI: 10.5287/ora-j2ndkyaeb
• Type of award: MSc taught course
• Level of award: Masters
• Awarding institution: University of Oxford
• Language: English
• Keywords: widening participation; widening access; medical education; Delphi; qualitative interviews; qualitative workshops
• Subjects: Medical education policy; Education; Medical education