Applicant perceptions of selection methods for health professions education: Rationales and subgroup differences

Applicant perceptions of selection methods can affect motivation, performance and withdrawal and may therefore be of relevance in the context of widening access. However, it is unknown how applicant subgroups perceive different selection methods.

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