美国医学院校入学考试解析及启示

Analysis and Implications of the US Medical College Admission Test

美国医学院校招生考试是一个标准化、由多项选择题构成且基于计算机的考试,侧重于生物学、化学、物理学、心理学、社会学等领域中基础概念的考查,对于考生应该具备的批判性分析和推理技能、科学探究和推理技能也提出了明确要求。该项考试的成绩为比较和选择申请者提供了一种高效率的途径和客观的依据。与此同时,有关机构建议对医学院校申请者进行全面评价,以避免因过度依赖医学院校招生考试成绩而对被录取医学生的多样性产生不利影响。借鉴美国相关经验,我国应设置适合医学生选拔的标准化考试,并通过面试等方式综合考查学生的学医潜质。

Medical College Admission Test(MCAT)is a standardized,computer-based exam composed of multiple-choice questions.It focuses on testing fundamental concepts in a number of disciplines,such as biology,chemistry,physics,psychology and sociology.Clear requirements have also been put forward for examinees to possess critical analysis and reasoning skills,as well as scientific inquiry and reasoning skills.The score of this exam provides an efficient and objective basis for comparing and selecting applicants.Meanwhile,relevant institutions suggest conducting a comprehensive evaluation of medical school applicants to avoid adverse effects on the diversity of admitted medical students due to excessive reliance on MCAT exam scores.Drawing on relevant experiences of the United States,China should establish a standardized exam that is suitable for the selection of medical students,and comprehensively assess their medical potential through interviews and other measures.