Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on UK medical school widening access schemes: disruption, support and a virtual student led initiative
Abstract Background COVID-19 has disrupted medical education in the United Kingdom (UK). The pandemic may result in a long-term disproportionate negative impact to students applying to Medical School from a low-socioeconomic background. In addition, the upsurge in Medical School applications increas...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-06-01
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Series: | BMC Medical Education |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-021-02770-0 |