Affiliation:
1. Paul & Margaret Brand Research Center at Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine, Miami Shores, FL.
Abstract
Background:
This study examined the success of an admission screen in identifying applicants who will fail Part I or Part II of the Podiatric Boards on the first attempt.
Methods:
A logistic regression model was used to predict failure on the Podiatric Boards.
Results:
The biology Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) score predicted failure on Part I and Part II. Adding undergraduate grade point average and the other MCAT subscores did not significantly improve the prediction. Although a screen based on the biology MCAT score can identify nearly 90% of those who fail, there are six false-positives for every true-positive.
Conclusions:
First-time Board failure can be predicted, but Board failure must be primarily addressed by interventions after matriculation rather than by an admission screen. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 102(6): 485–490, 2012)
Publisher
American Podiatric Medical Association