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Association of American Medical Colleges Review of MCAT Exam: Where are We?

MR5: The Fifth Comprehensive Review of the Medical College Admission Test

In October 2007, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) began a comprehensive review of the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). This review represents the fifth time that the MCAT exam has been reviewed since it was first administered in 1928. The review is being conducted by a 22-member committee appointed by the AAMC. Included on this committee are: current and former medical school deans; admissions, educational affairs, student affairs, and diversity officers; basic and clinical sciences faculty; pre-health advisors and other baccalaureate faculty; and one medical student.

The committee is tasked with reviewing the current MCAT exam and recommending changes that keep pace with advances in medical education and practice. During the session, Drs. Rosenfeld and Oppler will address the following questions: What does the current MCAT exam measure? What is the MR5 project and what are its goals? What has the committee accomplished so far? (and) What are the upcoming steps in the project? In addition, the presenters would like to build on participants' expertise and experience by asking about their goals for a future test and their knowledge of research and other work that should inform the review.

Presenter: Scott H. Oppler, Ph.D. & Gary Rosenfeld, Ph.D.


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