Evie A Hall, a senior house officer in general medicine at University Hospital Crosshouse in Kilmarnock, UK, agrees with Finn and colleagues that a four-year undergraduate medical degree may hinder accessibility for those from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Hall argues that a shorter degree program would lead to more intense study hours, potentially deterring students who need to work or have other responsibilities. She suggests that implementing more flexible pathways to becoming a doctor could help increase diversity within the medical field.
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Four year medical degrees reduce diversity of medical students and care for disadvantaged groups
