"It's making contacts" : notions of social capital and implications for widening access to medical education

Acknowledgements Our thanks to the Medical Schools Council (MSC) of the UK for funding Study A; REACH Scotland for funding Study B; and Queen Mary University of London, and to the medical school applicants and students who gave their time to be interviewed. Our thanks also to Dr Sean Zhou and Dr Sally Curtis, and Manjul Medhi, for their help with data collection for studies A and B respectively. Our thanks also to Dr Lara Varpio, Uniformed Services University of the USA, for her advice and guidance on collating data sets and her comments on the draft manuscript.Peer reviewedPublisher PD

Letter Written by Lincoln C. Bateson to the Bryant College Service Club Dated March 11, 1945

[Transcription begins]U. S. S. STORM KING (AP--171) March 11. 1945 Dear Friends:-- Just a line to say hello and to thank you for your much appreciated box and letter which I received just before getting under way from our last port. It is nice to know that we of Bryant are not forgotten even tho\u27 many thousands of miles away from home--especially during the holidays when we would be enjoying ourselves so much, otherwise. The candy was in very good condition, which is more than I can say for many of the packages that have arrived. To date we have only received about 10% of our Christmas mail--when we will get it, no one knows. I believe that it is in Leyte. Since writing you my last letter we have been on our fourth major invasion in the Pacific--that being Luzon in the Philippines by way of Lingayen Gulf. A reception committee came out to greet us one day from our destination but they didn\u27t deter us from our goal. With the ever present protection of the good Lord above we returned unscathed--both as to ship and personnel. I like your news letter very much--keep sending it. Again thanks--and regards to all-- Lincoln C. BatesonP.C., USNR.USS Storm King AP171c/o F.P.O.San Francisco, Calif.[Transcription ends

Letter Written by Lincoln C. Bateson to the Bryant College Service Club Dated July 6, 1943

[Transcription begins] July 6, 1943 Bryant College Service Club Bryant College Providence Rhode Island Dear Friends: I have received your letter of May 30th and gratefully acknowledge it. I also gratefully acknowledge the package which you sent me for Christmas. Somehow or other it got delayed, through no fault of yours as the address was correct. It was just one of those unexplainable foulings that we run into now-a-days. Outside of one or two pieces being squashed, they were in first class order and quite a few of the other boys enjoyed them as well as myself. Thanks again. Since entering the service in January 1941, I cannot say that I have seen any action as I have been always stationed in New England. From January to October, 1941, while in the Army, I was stationed at Camp Devens, Fort Adams, and Camp Edwards. Then a short civilian respite between the enactment of the “over 28 Act affecting Selective Service” and the Declaration of War; after which I joined the Navy, being a member of both the Army Enlisted Reserve Corps and the U. S. Navy for thirteen days due to overlapping joining the Navy in January 1942, I have fought the Battle of Boston Harbor for eighteen months, serving at the Charlestown Navy Yard and at present at the U. S. S. Fargo (9 decks and a cement bottom at 495 Summer Street). I have received notice of transfer twice but each time it has been cancelled. Enlisting as a Storekeeper 3rd Class, I have progressed through 2nd Class and am now Storekeeper 1st Class. Having been recommended for Lieutenant (j. g.) but which Washington turned down for some unknown reason. Last February I married a young lady (Miss Barbara Kelley of North Quincy) whom I met in Boston since entering the Navy so that my service on shore has not been without its advantages. I will close by saying I have hopes of not being a dry land sailor through all of this, as I would like to see some sea duty. Thanks again for everything and please keep me posted. Sincerely yours, Lincoln C. Bateson Lincoln Carr Bateson SK 1c, U. S. N. R. Navy Receiving Station Boston, Massachusetts Disbursing Office [Transcription ends

V-Mail Written by Lincoln C. Bateson to the Bryant College Service Club

[Transcription begins] Lincoln C. Bateson, P.C. [?]USS Storm King (AP132)% F.P.O. San Francisco, Calif. Bryant College Service ClubBryant College,Providence,Rhode Island, USA. Dear Alma Mater:- Received your very welcomed letter at our last port, far, far from dear ‘ol’ Providence as you no doubt can see by the new address. Thanks. Also for the Christmas and Easter packages which no doubt are following, me and will catch up sometime. Since my last letter to you I have been advanced to Warrant Officer in the Supply Corps, namely Pay Clerk and have been on sea duty for quite a few months. Thanks for the news about all the boys- sure do appreciate receiving it. Keep up the good work. SincerelyLincoln C. Bateson [Transcription ends