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Flaherty, Joseph A.; And Others – Journal of Medical Education, 1982
A three-year study compared entry-level and junior-level clinically oriented reading and writing skills of 231 medical students. Entry-level skills were found to be the best predictors of clinical skills. Inclusion of communication skills training in admission criteria and/or medical curriculum are recommended. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education, Medical Students