Supporting Success: Qualitative Study of Mentoring CASC Candidates Through Structured Exam Preparation
Aims: Differential attainment is recognised as a key factor in MRCPsych examinations, with gender, training status, ethnicity and international medical graduate (IMG) status significantly influencing CASC outcomes. Anxiety and other unique challenges faced by IMGs can contribute to performance gaps....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2025-06-01
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| Series: | BJPsych Open |
| Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2056472425102858/type/journal_article |
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| Summary: | Aims: Differential attainment is recognised as a key factor in MRCPsych examinations, with gender, training status, ethnicity and international medical graduate (IMG) status significantly influencing CASC outcomes. Anxiety and other unique challenges faced by IMGs can contribute to performance gaps. Educational theory emphasises multimodal frameworks and peer-led mentoring can enhance learning outcomes and alleviate exam-related anxiety, thereby narrowing these disparities. This study evaluates the impact of a structured, peer-led mentoring approach on CASC success, aiming to target the unmet needs of IMG candidates and develop effective, scalable strategies for reducing performance disparities. |
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| ISSN: | 2056-4724 |