Starting with the fraudulent entrance examination in which Tokyo Medical University adjusted the scores of female examinees, the passing rate of male examinees is higher than that of girls in medical university entrance examinations nationwide. He issued a statement calling for in-depth verification.

 According to the Science Council of Japan, the statement was the name of the secretariat, and the names of 16 people, including the president of the Science Council of Japan and President Juichi Yamagiwa of Kyoto University, were mentioned.

 Regarding the disadvantageous score adjustment for female examinees revealed in the entrance examination of Tokyo Medical University, "Unforgivable unfair treatment. Such treatment has been carried out for many years requires strict fairness. It shakes the foundation of the entire entrance examination system and greatly undermines public confidence in university education. "

 In response to this, according to a national medical school survey conducted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, 81 to 46 of the 57 universities with higher pass rates for male examinees than girls, including dissertations and interviews. We are asking each school for a thorough investigation and in-depth verification of the entire entrance examination.

 In addition, we request all medical schools to voluntarily examine whether there are any problems that discriminate against girls in all medical education courses other than entrance examinations, and if any problems are confirmed, promptly investigate the cause and make improvements. bottom.

 He is appealing to the university for positive measures, saying that improving the working environment of doctors and supporting doctors are indispensable for ensuring the quality of medical care.

reference:[Science Council of Japan] Statement by the Science Council of Japan Secretariat for Ensuring Fairness in Medical Entrance Examinations and Education-From the Viewpoint of Promoting Gender Equality- (PDF)

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