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Evaluating the Factors Influencing Residency Match for Surgical Specialty Applicants and Programs: Challenges and Future Directions.
Patel, Heli; Wright, D-Dre; Hernandez, Nickolas; Werling, Alaina; Watts, Emelia; Havron, William S; Elkbuli, Adel.
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  • Patel H; NOVA Southeastern University, Kiran Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA.
  • Wright DD; University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu, HI, USA.
  • Hernandez N; William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Hattiesburg, MS, USA.
  • Werling A; NOVA Southeastern University, Kiran Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA.
  • Watts E; NOVA Southeastern University, Kiran Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA.
  • Havron WS; Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, FL, USA.
  • Elkbuli A; Department of Surgical Education, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, FL, USA.
Am Surg ; : 31348241262427, 2024 Jun 20.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38900926
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

We aim to evaluate the impact of recent changes in the residency matching process on surgical specialties' applicants and programs to offer recommendations on residency selection and matching processes.

METHODS:

We utilized five databases while employing a Boolean query to search for studies from 2015 to March 2024. The search selection focused on factors and recent changes influencing residency match results across surgical specialties, including USMLE Step 1 pass/fail, research productivity, interview structure, and preference and geographic signaling.

RESULTS:

The shift of the USMLE Step 1 to a pass/fail scoring system revealed a consensus among surgical program directors (PDs) and applicants not in favor of the change due to the emphasis on additional application elements. Research productivity was identified as a significant factor, especially in neurosurgery (with an average of 18.3 publications per applicant) and vascular surgery (8.3 publications), indicating a positive correlation between the number of publications and match outcomes. The adoption of virtual interviews has been well-received by both applicants and PDs, leading to an increase in the number of interviews offered and applicants. The implementation of preference and geographic signaling mechanisms has improved interview rates for applicants who utilize them.

CONCLUSION:

The transition to a pass/fail USMLE Step 1 has raised concerns among surgical specialties, necessitating a greater focus on Step 2 scores and research productivity. Virtual interviews and signaling have improved the accessibility and reach of the residency application process, however, the full impact of these changes on the perception of applicant-program fit remains unclear.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Am Surg Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Am Surg Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos