Perceptions of medical school among high school students in southwestern Ontario
Perceptions de l'école de médecine parmi les élèves du secondaire dans le sud-ouest de l'Ontario
Kelsey Cassidy, Tamara Foster, Erin Moody, Jane Turner, Shamim Tejpar
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 9–17
Content Summary
This study explores the perceptions of medical school affordability and attainability among high school students in rural southwestern Ontario. The research highlights that many students, despite their interest in pursuing a medical career, lack accurate knowledge about tuition costs, with less than half providing correct estimates. The study finds a correlation between parents' education levels and students' perceptions of affordability, suggesting that students with less educated parents perceive greater financial barriers. The findings underscore the need for better dissemination of information regarding financial aid and scholarships to ensure equitable access to medical education, particularly for rural students.