Kelley Scott R, Ray Malia A
University of Kentucky, College of Medicine, Lexington, KY 40536, USA.
J Ky Med Assoc. 2004 Dec;102(12):559-61.
To assess how truthful medical students were during their interview process at one medical institution when asked what field of medicine they wish to pursue.
Anonymous one-page surveys were collected from matriculated freshman medical students who wished to participate in this study.
A total of 53 freshman medical students completed and returned the anonymous survey. Out of the 53 responses, 21 were uncertain as to what type of medicine they hoped to practice. Out of the respondents who felt certain of their future direction, 81% (26/32) of the respondents told the truth, and 19% (6/32) were not completely truthful.
The findings of this study suggest that further research could be done in regards to the admissions process and how appropriate this question concerning interviewee's field of pursuit is in evaluating prospective medical students for entrance into medical school. It may be useful for medical schools to evaluate their purpose for asking such a question of a prospective medical student since applicants may find themselves not being completely truthful due to various influences and ideas.
评估在一所医疗机构的面试过程中，当被问及希望从事哪个医学领域时，医学生的回答有多真实。
从希望参与本研究的已录取大一医学生中收集匿名的单页调查问卷。
共有53名大一医学生完成并返还了匿名调查问卷。在53份回复中，21人不确定他们希望从事哪种医学。在那些对自己未来方向确定的受访者中，81%（26/32）的受访者说了实话，19%（6/32）没有完全说实话。
本研究结果表明，关于招生过程以及在评估准医学生进入医学院时询问受访者追求领域的这个问题有多合适，还可以进行进一步研究。医学院校评估向准医学生提出此类问题的目的可能会很有用，因为由于各种影响和想法，申请者可能会发现自己没有完全说实话。
