scholarly journals Teaching the residency application process to third-year medical students

1986 ◽  
Vol 61 (5) ◽  
pp. 406-8
Author(s):  
D E Swee ◽  
M R Stuart
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Residency Application

scholarly journals The Evolving Impact of COVID-19 on Medical Student Orthopedic Education: Perspectives From Medical Students in Different Phases of the Curriculum

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 215145932095172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle A. Richardson ◽  
Wasif Islam ◽  
Matthew Magruder
Keyword(s):  
Medical Student ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Program Coordinators ◽  
Orthopedic Surgeons ◽  
Fourth Year Medical Students ◽  
Residency Application ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: The world-wide lockdown caused by Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has upended the trajectories of lives everywhere. The medical profession has been on the front lines of this rapidly developing situation, which in turn has called for unprecedented changes in the medical school curriculum. These changes have severe implications for medical students interested in applying to competitive surgical specialties like orthopedics. Methods: As medical students in 3 different class years pursuing orthopedic surgery, we provide our perspectives on the impact that COVID-19 has had on medical student orthopedic education. Results: With the removal of away rotations and a shift to virtual interviews, rising fourth year medical students are arguably the most impacted as they prepare for the orthopedic residency application process. Third year students, who are in the exploratory phase of choosing a specialty, also face uncertainties in the shift to a “new” clerkship experience that may (1) be of shorter duration, (2) implement shifts to limit overcrowding of clinical space, and (3) increase the use of telehealth over direct patient contact. Discussion: The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the course of medical students’ orthopedic education in unprecedented ways. We believe the following suggestions may be helpful for students seeking alternative, supplemental ways of learning: (1) read up on major orthopedic journals, (2) reach out to orthopedic surgeons in areas of interest, (3) reach out to program directors/medical clerkship directors/program coordinators for opportunities to attend their educational curriculum virtually, (4) attend online lectures and hospital grand rounds, and (5) practice suturing technique with a practice kit. Conclusions: While the medical education landscape remains uncertain amid the evolving conditions of COVID-19, as medical students we strive to learn from this pandemic and respond to future unforeseen challenges with resilience, dedication, and compassion: all qualities we admire in orthopedic surgeons.

scholarly journals The Influence of the Residency Application Process on the Online Social Networking Behavior of Medical Students

2013 ◽  
Vol 88 (11) ◽  
pp. 1707-1712 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew B. Strausburg ◽  
Alexander M. Djuricich ◽  
W. Graham Carlos ◽  
Gabriel T. Bosslet
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Social Networking ◽  
Online Social Networking ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Networking Behavior ◽  
Residency Application

scholarly journals A National Survey Evaluating the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Students Pursuing Careers in Neurosurgery

NeuroSci ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 320-333
Author(s):  
Roxanna M. Garcia ◽  
Rebecca A. Reynolds ◽  
Hannah K. Weiss ◽  
Nathan A. Shlobin ◽  
Lola B. Chambless ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Academic Career ◽  
The United States ◽  
Professional Organizations ◽  
Application Process ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Residency Application ◽  
The Impact

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly disrupted medical education and the residency application process. Methods: We conducted a descriptive observational study in April 2020 of medical students and foreign medical graduates considering or pursuing careers in neurosurgery in the United States to examine the impact of the pandemic. Results: A total of 379 respondents from 67 medical schools completed the survey. Across all participants, 92% (n = 347) stopped in-person didactic education, and 43% (n = 161) experienced basic science and 44% (n = 167) clinical research delays. Sixty percent (n = 227) cited a negative impact on academic productivity. Among first year students, 18% (n = 17) were less likely to pursue a career in neurosurgery. Over half of second year and third year students were likely to delay taking the United States Medical Licensing Examination Steps I and II. Among third year students, 77% (n = 91) reported indefinite postponement of sub-internships, and 43% (n = 53) were unsatisfied with communication from external programs. Many fourth-year students (50%, n = 17) were graduating early to participate in COVID-19-related patient care. Top student-requested support activities included access to student-focused educational webinars and sessions at upcoming conferences. Conclusions: Medical students pursuing careers in neurosurgery faced unique academic, career, and personal challenges secondary to the pandemic. These challenges may become opportunities for new initiatives guided by professional organizations and residency programs.

A Four-Week Otolaryngology Virtual Educational Curriculum for Prospective Applicants

2021 ◽  
pp. 014556132110523
Author(s):  
Jaclyn Lee ◽  
Madelyn N. Stevens ◽  
Kelly C. Landeen ◽  
Brittany E. Lipscomb ◽  
Amy S. Whigham
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
The United States ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Specific Knowledge ◽  
Educational Curriculum ◽  
Specific Program ◽  
Fourth Year Medical Students ◽  
Residency Application

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a suspension of visiting student rotations across the United States. For senior medical students applying into surgical subspecialties, such as otolaryngology, these away rotations serve a vital role in the residency application process. Prior to the pandemic, there was not a virtual alternative to in-person visiting student rotations for applicants. We developed a replicable and expandable program focused on helping prospective otolaryngology applicants (fourth-year medical students) gain exposure to the experiences typically offered via in-person rotations. The goal was to improve otolaryngology-specific knowledge and to help applicants demonstrate specific program interest, without the financial and logistical challenges associated with in-person away rotations.

The Role of Social Media on Orthopaedic Residency Application Process during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Orthopaedic Surgery ◽  
Medical Community ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Orthopaedic Residency ◽  
Residency Application

Background: With the COVID-19 pandemic, the medical community saw many changes to practices and policies including medical education and the residency application process. Traditionally medical students in their fourth year of their training are allotted time for away rotations at an institution of their choosing. As a result of COVID-19, many medical schools were forced to eliminate away rotations from their curriculum due to concerns about student safety. This led to the advent of social media outlets designed for the specific purpose of providing medical students with information about residency programs in an effort to recruit interested candidates. With virtual meetings, online communications, and social media platforms all becoming a cornerstone in management of day-to-day hospital functioning this seemed the most appropriate way of adapting to the pandemic while still finding a way to communicate with medical students interested in orthopaedic surgery (9). We hypothesize that the advent of social media accounts during the COVID-19 pandemic would play a role in the orthopaedic residency application process. Question/Purpose: Our question was to determine the role of social media on the orthopaedic surgery residency application process during the COVID-19 era. Patients/Methods: An electronic survey consisting of 12 multiple-choice questions was created to query medical students applying to the field of orthopaedics about the role of social media on their application process. The survey link was emailed to all orthopaedic residency applicants available through the ERAS system. Conclusion: Based on our results it appears applicants may be using social media accounts as a tool to get onto a residency program’s “radar” rather than to obtain meaningful information about a program. Medical students do however find zoom meetings and open houses to be meaningful and provide valuable insight for their application process.

ENT Mentorship Program for Preclinical Medical Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 163 (2) ◽  
pp. 198-203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rishabh Sethia ◽  
Cameron C. Sheehan ◽  
Douglas Danforth ◽  
Garth Essig ◽  
Theodoros N. Teknos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Clinical Performance ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Mentorship Program ◽  
Clinical Exposure ◽  
Faculty Mentor ◽  
Preclinical Medical Students ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Residency Application

Objective To provide preclinical medical students early access to otolaryngologists to learn about the specialty, facilitate acquisition of clinical skills, and provide one-on-one mentorship. Methods Students are matched with a single otolaryngology faculty mentor from The Ohio State University/Nationwide Children’s Hospital and attend 8 hours per month in the clinic or operating room, monthly lectures, and rounds, and they give a final presentation. Mentors complete performance evaluations, and surveys are administered longitudinally until Match Day. Results Thirty-five students and 17 faculty members have participated in the program since 2015. All mentors and students found the program to be a valuable experience. When compared to nonparticipating students, participants had significantly higher confidence scores for clinical performance, knowledge of anatomy, and familiarity with the department of interest. All students felt the program prepared them well for third and fourth years, and all 8 of the initial program participants successfully matched into residency with 4 entering otolaryngology. Discussion Medical students face a competitive residency application process in otolaryngology with limited exposure, which creates an opportunity for guidance in the pursuit of matching into this field. This novel preclinical mentorship program prepares students for their clinical years and residency by facilitating acquisition of various competencies. Students gain hands-on clinical exposure in a field of interest and support for navigating the application process. Implications for Practice The structure of this program can be applied to other medical schools or specialties if the individual departments contain adequate resources of teaching faculty willing to participate.

scholarly journals Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on the Residency Application Process Through a Virtual Subinternship

2020 ◽  
Vol 163 (5) ◽  
pp. 926-928 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janice L. Farlow ◽  
Emily J. Marchiano ◽  
Ilana P. Fischer ◽  
Jeffrey S. Moyer ◽  
Marc C. Thorne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Clinical Education ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Neck Surgery ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Shared Commitment ◽  
Residency Application ◽  
The Impact

Senior medical students are facing an unparalleled experiential gap left by COVID-19 restrictions. Due to a shared commitment to safety, equity, and well-being, away rotations are actively being discouraged or even prohibited. As a result, students transitioning to residency encounter reduced clinical training experiences and decreased access to advising, mentorship, and research opportunities. In addition, limited exposure to residency life across subspecialties and institutions poses unique challenges during the current residency application cycle. The otolaryngology–head and neck surgery community has met these unprecedented challenges by producing diverse electronic resources for specialty-specific clinical education, as well as discussing ways to increase access to advising. In this commentary, we review these initiatives and propose an institutional virtual event as a platform for meeting goals previously achieved by visiting subinternships.

scholarly journals COVID-19 and the Ophthalmology Residency Match: Data from Applicants' Perspectives

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (01) ◽  
pp. e73-e77
Author(s):  
Benjamin Steren ◽  
Ankur Parikh ◽  
Bilal Ahmed ◽  
Benjamin Young ◽  
Jayanth Sridhar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interest Groups ◽  
The United States ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Substantial Impact ◽  
Clinical Exposure ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Informed Decisions ◽  
Rank List ◽  
Perceived Impacts ◽  
Residency Application

Abstract Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a profound impact on medical education, particularly for those applying to residency programs in 2020 to 2021. This study describes the challenges for potential ophthalmology residency applicants so that residency leadership can make informed decisions about changes to the process. Methods A survey was distributed electronically via social media and medical school ophthalmology interest groups from June 18, 2020 to July 2, 2020 to individuals interested in applying to ophthalmology residency in the United States. Survey questions included demographics and perceived impacts of COVID-19 on ability, confidence, intention to apply, and perceptions toward changes in the application process for the 2020 to 2021 ophthalmology residency application cycle. Results One-hundred sixteen total responses were received. Eighty-six responses (74%) were from individuals intending to apply in the 2020 to 2021 application cycle. Most respondents (86%) felt that their application would be affected by COVID-19 with 51% feeling less confident. Only four (5%) felt that they could adequately compile a rank list following a video interview, and over half (51%) anticipated applying to more programs than they originally intended. Academic plans of seven (8%) respondents were significantly altered via deferral of application or cancellation of a research year. Thirty-nine (45%) students reported delayed ophthalmology electives, with less than half (41%) feeling that they had adequate clinical exposure to be prepared for residency. Conclusion The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on the 2020 to 2021 ophthalmology residency application cycle. As stakeholders begin to approach this cycle, these findings will help them make effective and informed decisions to create the best overall experience for all involved.

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