Influence of social networks in healthcare on preparation for selection procedures of health professions education: a Dutch interview study

Objectives Health professions education (HPE) students are often not representative of the populations they will serve. The underrepresentation of non-traditional students is problematic because diversity is essential for promoting excellence in health education and care. This study aimed to understand the perceptions of traditional and non-traditional students regarding facilitators and barriers in preparing for HPE selection procedures, and to determine the role of social networks in their decision-making and preparations to apply.Methods A qualitative study was conducted with 26 Dutch youth... Mehr ...