International Elective Opportunities in United States Anesthesia Residency Programs

Abstract Introduction Residency programs seek to match the best candidates with their positions. To avoid ethical conflicts in this process, the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP or Match) has rules regarding appropriate conduct, including guidelines on contact between candidates and programs. Our study examined communication between obstetrics and gynecology (Ob-Gyn) programs and residency candidates after interviewing and prior to ranking. Methods Ob-Gyn program directors in the United States were sent a self-administered survey via e-mail. Data were collected and analyzed using descriptive methods to examine communication practices of these programs. Results The response rate was 40%. The findings showed that respondents had variable interpretations of the NRMP rules and suggest that programs may be communicating their match intentions especially to favored candidates. Respondents' open text comments highlighted program directors' frustrations with current NRMP rules. Discussion NRMP communication rules are intended to minimize pressure on residency candidates. Our findings suggest they may be leading to unforeseen stresses on program directors and candidates. Conclusions As educational leaders in medicine, we must consider what professional communications are acceptable without increasing the pressure on candidates during the ranking and match process.

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Osteopathic students and graduates matching into pathology residency, 2011–2020

Journal of Osteopathic Medicine ◽

10.1515/jom-2020-0134 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 121 (2) ◽

pp. 149-156

Author(s):

Ryan Philip Jajosky ◽

Hannah C. Coulson ◽

Abric J. Rosengrant ◽

Audrey N. Jajosky ◽

Philip G. Jajosky

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Primary Care ◽

Medical Education ◽

Accreditation System ◽

Senior Year ◽

Medical Specialties ◽

Residency Programs ◽

The Third ◽

The Past ◽

Residency Match

Abstract Context In the past decade, two changes have affected the pathology residency match. First, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Match, which did not offer pathology residency, became accredited under a single graduate medical education (GME) system with the Main Residency Match (MRM), which offers pathology residency. Second, substantially fewer United States senior-year allopathic medical students (US MD seniors) matched into pathology residency. Objective To determine whether there were major changes in the number and percentage of osteopathic students and physicians (DOs) matching into pathology residency programs over the past decade. Methods Pathology match outcomes for DOs from 2011 to 2020 were obtained by reviewing AOA Match data from the National Matching Services and MRM data from the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). The number of DOs that filled pathology positions in the MRM was divided by the total number of pathology positions filled in the MRM to calculate the percentage of pathology positions taken by DOs. Results Over the past decade, there was a 109% increase in the total number of DOs matching into pathology residency (34 in 2011 vs. 71 in 2020). During this time, there was a 23.3% increase in the total number of pathology positions filled in the MRM (476 in 2011 vs. 587 in 2020). Thus, the percentage of pathology residency positions filled by DOs increased from 7.1% in 2011 to 12.1% in 2020. The substantial increase of DOs in pathology occurred simultaneously with a 94.2% increase in the total number of DOs filling AOA/MRM “postgraduate year 1” (PGY-1) positions (3201 in 2011 vs. 6215 in 2020). Thus, the percentage of DOs choosing pathology residency has remained steady (1.06% in 2011 and 1.14% in 2020). In 2020, pathology had the third lowest percentage of filled PGY-1 residency positions taken by DOs, out of 15 major medical specialties. Conclusion The proportion of DOs choosing pathology residency was stable from 2011 to 2020 despite the move to a single GME accreditation system and the stark decline in US MD seniors choosing pathology. In 2020, a slightly higher percentage of DOs (1.14%) chose pathology residency than US MD seniors (1.13%). Overall, DOs more often choose other medical specialties, including primary care. Additional studies are needed to determine why fewer US MD seniors, but not fewer DOs, are choosing pathology residency.

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The Importance of International Medical Rotations in Selection of an Otolaryngology Residency

Journal of Graduate Medical Education ◽

10.4300/jgme-d-10-00185.1 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 414-416 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Nathan H Boyd ◽

Raul M Cruz

Keyword(s):

Residency Program ◽

General Interest ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Residency Programs ◽

International Elective ◽

Program Selection ◽

Application Service ◽

Residency Application ◽

Lifestyle Research ◽

Selection Of

Abstract Background The objective of this study was to determine the extent of interest in international electives among prospective otolaryngology residents and to determine whether the availability of international electives affected students' interest in ranking a particular residency program. Methods A 3-part survey was given to all medical students enrolled in the 2008 otolaryngology match via the Electronic Residency Application Service. Part 1 elicited demographic information. Part 2 explored general interest in international rotations. Part 3 involved ranking several factors affecting students' choice of residency programs. This survey was developed at our institution, with no formal validation. Participation was anonymous and voluntary. Results A total of 307 students entered the otolaryngology match, and 55 surveys (18%) were completed. Twenty-five of 55 students (55%) had completed an international elective during or prior to medical school, and 51 of 55 respondents (93%) had a “strong” or “very strong” desire to participate in an international elective during residency; 48 of 55 students (87%) had a “strong” or “very strong” desire to participate in international surgical missions after residency. Future practice goals had no correlation with interest in international rotations, either during or after residency training. Respondents ranked 8 factors that had an impact on residency program selection in the following order of importance: operative experience, location, lifestyle, research opportunities, didactics, international electives, prestige of program, and salary. Conclusion Interest in international medicine among prospective otolaryngologists was high in this subset of respondents but did not appear to affect residency program selection.

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Evaluation of continuity clinic structure in dermatology residency programs in the United States and Canada

Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ◽

10.1016/j.jaad.2015.02.386 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 72 (5) ◽

pp. AB93

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

The United States ◽

Continuity Clinic ◽

Residency Programs

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Predictors and Barriers to Faculty Scholarly Activity in United States Urology Residency Programs

Urology ◽

10.1016/j.urology.2019.10.047 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 139 ◽

pp. 37-43

Author(s):

David J. Gangwish ◽

Carolyn A. Parshall ◽

Fares Qeadan ◽

Martin Jurado ◽

Renata N. Bennett ◽

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Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Scholarly Activity ◽

Residency Programs ◽

Urology Residency

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Flexible Residency Programs for Women

PEDIATRICS ◽

10.1542/peds.75.5.991b ◽

1985 ◽

Vol 75 (5) ◽

pp. 991-992

Author(s):

NAOMI UCHIYAMA

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

American Academy ◽

Training Program ◽

Residency Training ◽

Training Programs ◽

The United States ◽

Residency Programs ◽

Pediatric Residency ◽

American Academy Of Pediatrics

To the Editor.— I am a member of the Committee on Women in Pediatrics of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The Committee recently studied the availability of flexible training and retraining programs in pediatric residency programs in the United States. We sent a questionnaire to the directors of the 292 pediatric training programs listed in the Directory of Residency Training Programs. At present, 200 of the 292 (68.5%) have a flexible training program. However, only two of these programs have this as a written policy; one such program was developed in 1973 and, in practice, this program was individually designed.

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