BMJ : British medical journal
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To assess whether people from ethnic minority groups are less likely to be accepted at British medical schools, and to explore the mechanisms of disadvantage. ⋯ People from ethnic minority groups applying to medical school are disadvantaged, principally because ethnic origin is assessed from a candidate's surname; the disadvantage has diminished since 1986. For subjects applying before A level the mechanism is that less credit is given to referees' estimates of A level grades. Selection would be fairer if (a) application forms were anonymous; (b) forms did not include estimates of A level grades; and (c) selection took place after A level results are known.
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To determine whether employers follow BMA guidelines on advertisements when advertising for junior doctors. ⋯ Advertisements for junior doctors in the BMJ do not comply with BMA guidelines and often contain little useful information for potential applicants.