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Yilma M, Brown AE, Harvey J, Stahl CC, Quillin RC, Syed SM, Cortez AR. Examining the Influence of a General Surgery Resident's Transplant Experience on Their Pursuit of Transplant Surgery Fellowship. Clin Transplant 2024; 38:e15398. [PMID: 39023094 DOI: 10.1111/ctr.15398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 06/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/22/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND Transplant surgery has historically been a less desirable fellowship among general surgery graduates. Limited work has been done to understand factors associated with residents' interest in transplantation. Using a multi-institutional cohort, we examined how the resident experience on transplant surgery may influence their decision to pursue transplant fellowship. METHODS Individual demographics, program characteristics, and transplant-specific case logs were collected for graduates from 2010 to 2020 at 20 general surgery residency programs within the US Resident OPerative Experience (ROPE) Consortium. Residents who pursued transplant surgery fellowship were compared to those who went directly into practice or pursued a non-transplant fellowship. RESULTS Among 1342 general surgery graduates, 52 (3.9%) pursued abdominal transplant fellowship. These residents completed more transplant (22 vs. 9), liver (14 vs. 9), pancreas (15 vs. 11), and vascular access operations (38 vs. 30) compared to residents who did not pursue transplant fellowship (all p < 0.05). Multivariable logistic regression found that residents underrepresented in medicine were three times more likely (95% CI 1.54-6.58, p < 0.01) and residents at a program co-located with a transplant fellowship six times more likely (95% CI 1.95-18.18, p < 0.01) to pursue transplant fellowship. Additionally, a resident's increasing total transplant operative volume was associated with an increased likelihood of pursuing a transplant fellowship (OR = 1.12, 95% CI 1.09-1.14, p < 0.01). CONCLUSION The findings from this multi-institutional study demonstrate that increased exposure to transplant operations and interaction within a transplant training program is associated with a resident's pursuit of transplant surgery fellowship. Efforts to increase operative exposure, case participation, and mentorship may optimize the resident experience and promote the transplant surgery pipeline.
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- Mignote Yilma
- Division of Transplant Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Division of Transplant Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Cincinnati Research on Education in Surgical Training (CREST), University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Transplant Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Division of Transplant Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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Oiknine N, Vervoort D, Ma X. Financial Barriers to Surgical Conferences: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Registration Fees. World J Surg 2023; 47:2600-2607. [PMID: 37733082 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-023-07166-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Scientific meetings provide much educational value to participants of all career stages. There is a paucity of literature surrounding the costs of attending scientific meetings and how this may affect participation, especially among trainees. The objective of this study is to assess the accessibility of surgical conferences for attendees by analyzing costs related to surgical society membership and conference registration. METHODS Societal membership and conference registration fee data were collected according to career stage (i.e., student, resident, fellow, and staff) for the fourteen surgical specialties recognized by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Fees for participants from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and for virtual-only attendance options were also collected when available. RESULTS Overall, we included data from 46 surgical societies (32 North American, 14 European or global). The median conference fees for students in the member and non-member categories were 191.55 USD (IQR 42.22-320.99) and 452.40 USD (IQR 294.06-555.00), respectively, representing a 136.2% price increase if not a member. Median conference fees for residents, fellows, and staff in the member category were 65.5%, 66.9%, and 230.9% greater than that for students, respectively. Median prices for residents, fellows, and staff in the non-member category were 49.9%, 54.9%, and 49.9% greater than that for member trainees of the same category, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Our results highlight the substantial costs associated with attending surgical conferences, especially for trainees, representing a significant barrier to already financially burdened trainees, especially those from LMICs, smaller institutions, or less well-off backgrounds.
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- Noah Oiknine
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, 3605 de La Montagne, Montreal, QC, H3G 2M1, Canada
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, 155 College Street, Suite 425, Toronto, ON, M5T 3M6, Canada
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Université de Montréal, 2900 Boulevard Édouard-Montpetit, Montreal, QC, H3T 1J4, Canada.
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Egan CE, Lee YJ, Stratigis JD, Ku J, Greenberg JA, Beninato T, Zarnegar R, Fahey TJ, Agrusa CJ, Finnerty BM. An Original Study: Is There an Optimal Time to Complete Dedicated Research During Surgical Residency? Twelve Years of Research Experience After PGY2 or PGY3. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2023; 80:1207-1214. [PMID: 37442697 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2023.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to determine if there is an optimal time to complete dedicated research during surgical residency. BACKGROUND Research is an integral part of academic general surgical residency, and dedicated research usually occurs after the 2nd or 3rd post-graduate year (PGY). The timing of dedicated research and its association with resident productivity, self-assessed competency (including technical skills), and fellowship match is not known. METHODS PubMed was queried for publications resulting after dedicated research time for graduating surgical residents at a single institution from 2010 to 2021. Graduates were surveyed about their research experience and placed into 2 groups: research after PGY2 or PGY3. RESULTS Sixty-six of 91 (73%) graduating residents completed dedicated research (after PGY2, n=28; after PGY3, n=38). Median number of total and first author publications was similar between groups; however, research after PGY2 was associated with an increased number of basic science publications by fellowship application deadlines (PGY2: 1.0[0-13] vs PGY3: 0.0[0-6], p=0.02). With a 79% survey response rate, there were no differences in self-assessed competencies upon return from research between cohorts. Most surveyed residents matched at their top fellowship choice (PGY2:70% vs PGY3:62%, p=0.77). CONCLUSIONS Research after PGY2 or PGY3 had no association with residents' total number of publications, self-assessed competency, or rates of matching at first choice fellowship. As research after PGY2 had an increased number of basic science publications by time of fellowship application, surgical residents applying to fellowships that highly value basic science research may benefit from completing dedicated research after PGY2.
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- Caitlin E Egan
- Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine/New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York.
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- Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine/New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine/New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine/New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine/New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Surgery, Rutgers-Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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- Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine/New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine/New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine/New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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- Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine/New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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Silvestre J, Cevasco M. Comparing Match Outcomes in a Surgical Subspecialty: Independent Versus Integrated Training Pathways. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2023; 80:468-475. [PMID: 36464614 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2022.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Revised: 10/31/2022] [Accepted: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE In recent years, the Thoracic Surgery Match (TSM) has become increasingly competitive. The purpose of this study was to compare recent trends in application and match rates in the TSM by training pathway. DESIGN This was a retrospective cohort study of all applicants to Integrated and Independent pathways for Thoracic Surgery training (2008-2021). Chi square tests were used to elucidate temporal trends and make comparisons by training pathway. SETTING Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited Thoracic Surgery training programs in the United States. PARTICIPANTS 1500 Independent and 1242 Integrated pathway applicants for Thoracic Surgery training. RESULTS From 2008 to 2021, the annual match rate decreased from 91% to 71% in the Independent pathway (p < 0.001). This was driven by a decrease in the number of training positions (130-101, 22% decrease) and increase in number of applicants (96-140, 46% increase). In the Integrated pathway, the annual match rate increased from 33% to 35% (p < 0.001) as did the number of training positions (3 to 46, 1430% increase) and applicants (9-129, 1333% increase). During each year, match rates in the Independent pathway exceeded those in the Integrated pathway (p < 0.001). U.S. Allopathic graduates had higher match rates than non-U.S. Allopathic graduates for both Integrated and Independent training pathways. The percentage of applicants in the Independent pathway matching at one of their top 3 choices decreased from 73% to 40% (p < 0.001). The percentage of Independent thoracic surgery training positions that went unmatched decreased from 28% to 2% (p < 0.001). This percentage was stable at an average of 1% in the Integrated pathway (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The TSM has become increasingly competitive for Independent pathway applicants and remains ultracompetitive for Integrated pathway applicants. More research is needed to understand disparities in match rates by Thoracic Surgery training pathway.
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Hedges EA, Khan TM, Teke M, Wach MM, Hernandez JM, Hoover SJ. Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship applicant selection and ranking: A survey of Society of Surgical Oncology programs. J Surg Oncol 2023; 127:34-39. [PMID: 36181515 PMCID: PMC10691500 DOI: 10.1002/jso.27101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES In 2003, the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) initiated a breast surgical oncology fellowship, which has now grown to 60 SSO accredited programs as of 2021. Limited knowledge exists on the traits of successful applicants and the factors influencing the rank list. METHODS A web-based, anonymous survey was sent to all SSO Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship program directors. The survey consisted of 26 questions. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze survey responses and evaluate impact on applicant interview and rank list. RESULTS Thirty-four programs (57% response rate) completed the survey. Programs received an average of 70 applications and granted 24 interviews. Most programs reported a minimum ABSITE cut-off score (n = 28, 82%) and a defined publication requirement (n = 22, 65%), including a first-author requirement (n = 18, 53%) to extend an invitation to interview. For postinterview rank, applicant interpersonal skills were highly valued. The interview was the most important aspect for the rank list. CONCLUSIONS Many programs have ABSITE and publication thresholds before offering an interview. Upon receiving interview invitation, the applicant's interview performance, interpersonal skills, and letters of recommendation were the most important aspect in rank list decision making.
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- Elizabeth A. Hedges
- Surgical Oncology Program, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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- Surgical Oncology Program, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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- Surgical Oncology Program, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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- Surgical Oncology Program, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
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Mueller L, Morenas R, Loe M, Toraih E, Turner J. Gender and Race Demographics of Fellowships After General Surgery Training in the United States: A Five-Year Analysis in Applicant and Resident Trends. Am Surg 2022:31348221146945. [PMID: 36565153 DOI: 10.1177/00031348221146945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The gender and minority gap in general surgery residency is narrowing; however, literature lacks comprehensive data regarding the demographics of fellowship programs following general surgery training. METHODS Data from 2017 to 2021 for gender, ethnicity, and surgical subspecialty are publicly available from the ERAS database and ACGME yearly data reports. Cochran-Armitage trend tests were used to determine statistical significance in trends for female and minority applicants and trainees. RESULTS The overall trend of female applicants to surgical specialties remained stagnant. However, female applicants to vascular surgery increased significantly from 25% to 35% (P = .045). There was no significant increase in female trainees in any surgical specialties evaluated. Furthermore, the overall trend of minority applicants to surgical specialties also remained stagnant, except for pediatric surgery, which showed significantly fewer minority applicants. Despite pediatric surgery having fewer applicants, minority trainees in this specialty increased significantly from 8% to 19% (P = .008). CONCLUSION Several current initiatives, such as intentional mentorship, are being reported to promote diverse and equal representation among female and minority applicants and trainees. However, the current overall margin of increase in diversity among surgical specialty applicants and trainees is minimal, indicating that continued efforts are needed to diversify surgical specialty training programs.
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- Lauren Mueller
- School of Medicine, 12255Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- School of Medicine, 12255Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- School of Medicine, 12255Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Division of Endocrine and Oncologic Surgery, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, 12255Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, USA.,Genetics Unit, Department of Histology and Cell Biology, 12255Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, 12255Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA
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Shum JW, Dierks EJ. Fellowship Training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Opportunities and Outcomes. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am 2022; 34:545-554. [PMID: 36224071 DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2022.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The pursuit of fellowship training stems from one's desire to master a focused area of surgery. Successful applicants tend to have published articles and participated in other scholarly activities. They commonly have a mentor within the subspecialty of their interest. Selection of the program is generally based on the breadth of experience available followed by faculty reputation and location. Advantages to the successful fellowship graduate include the experience and confidence to provide specialized and efficient care to patients. Enhancements to an academic department with a fellowship program include mentorship for residents and guidance toward fellowship, as well as an increased level of scholarly activity.
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- Jonathan W Shum
- Oral, Head and Neck Oncologic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 6560 Fannin Street Suite 1900#, Houston, TX 77054, USA.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oregon and Health Sciences University, Head and Neck Surgical Associates, 1849 NW Kearney, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97209, USA
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Analysis of Teaching Tactics Characteristics of Track and Field Sports Training in Colleges and Universities Based on Deep Neural Network. COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND NEUROSCIENCE 2022; 2022:1932596. [PMID: 36045987 PMCID: PMC9420568 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1932596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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In the analysis of the teaching tactical characteristics of track and field sports training in colleges and universities, the teaching tactical characteristics are not quantified, which leads to the low key degree of determining the influencing factor indicators in colleges and universities, and the error in the evaluation of the teaching tactical characteristics of track and field sports training is large. Therefore, this paper designs a method to analyze the tactical characteristics of college track and field sports training teaching based on deep neural network. Firstly, by analyzing the current situation of track and field sports training teaching in colleges and universities, it determines the areas that need to be improved in teaching. Then, by determining the factors of teaching environment, the core competitiveness of track and field teams, and the teaching ability of track and field coaches, these factors are determined as the key characteristics, the data basis is analyzed, and the unified data quantitative processing is carried out to determine the key factor indexes affecting the analysis of tactical characteristics. Finally, the deep neural network is introduced to construct the evaluation model of the tactical characteristics of college track and field sports training teaching, and the characteristic analysis results are further modified with the help of cascade noise reduction self-encoder to complete the analysis of the tactical characteristics of college track and field sports training teaching. The experimental results show that the proposed method can effectively analyze the teaching tactical characteristics of track and field sports training in colleges and universities and improve the performance of the evaluation of the teaching tactical characteristics of track and field sports training.
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Ahmad D, Tchantchaleishvili V. Commentary: Our Field is Competitive Again: Quo Vadimus? Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2022; 36:65-66. [PMID: 35987442 DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2022.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Danial Ahmad
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Lee ACH, Lee SM, Ferguson MK. Recent Changes in Characteristics of Applicants and Matriculants to Thoracic Surgery Fellowships. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2022; 36:57-64. [PMID: 35931349 DOI: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2022.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The match rate for traditional thoracic surgery fellowships decreased from 97.5% in 2012 to 59.1% in 2021, reflecting an increase in applications. We queried whether characteristics of applicants and matriculants to traditional thoracic surgery fellowships changed during this time period. Applicant data from the 2008 through 2018 application cycles were extracted from the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) and Graduate Medical Education (GME) Track Resident Survey and stratified by period of application (2008-2014 vs 2015-2018). Characteristics of applicants and matriculants were analyzed. There were 697 applicant records in the early period and 530 in the recent period (application rate 99.6/year vs 132.5/year; P = 0.0005), and 607 matriculant records in the early period and 383 in the recent period (matriculation rate 87% vs 72%; P < 0.0001). There was no difference in representation of university-affiliated versus community-based general surgery residency programs among applicants comparing the periods. Higher proportions of applicants and matriculants in the early period trained in general surgery programs affiliated with a comprehensive cancer center or a thoracic surgery fellowship. Applicants and matriculants of the recent period had higher median numbers of journal publications and had higher impact factor journal publications. The increase in applicants for thoracic surgery training is primarily from general surgery trainees in residency programs not affiliated with a comprehensive cancer center or a thoracic surgery fellowship. The increased interest in thoracic surgery training was accompanied by overall enhanced scholarship production among the applicants and matriculants regardless of their residency characteristics.
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- Andy Chao Hsuan Lee
- Section of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Section of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.
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Newsome K, Selvakumar S, McKenny M, Elkbuli A. Shifting the Surgical Residency Match to a 100% Virtual Interview Format During the COVID-19 Pandemic, How has It Affected Placement Into Surgical Training Programs? Am Surg 2021:31348211047498. [PMID: 34732065 DOI: 10.1177/00031348211047498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The AAMC transitioned to virtual interview formats for the 2020-2021 residency match. This study aims to examine the impact of the 100% virtual interview format for the 2020-2021 residency match on both application and match changes for multiple surgical specialties, including neurosurgery (NS), orthopedic surgery (OS), plastic surgery (PS), general surgery (GS), thoracic surgery (TS), and vascular surgery (VS). METHODS Cross-sectional study comparing application and match changes between the in-person 2019-2020 and virtual 2020-2021 residency match cycles for different surgical specialties. RESULTS There was an overall increase in the number of applicants for 5 of the surgery specialties but not VS, and an overall increase in the number of applications per residency program across all specialties. The average number of applications per applicant also increased, except in TS. There were no major match changes except in TS, which saw an increase in number of spots filled by MDs to nearly 100% from 84.2% in the previous cycle. CONCLUSION The switch to the 100% virtual 2020-2021 residency match interview format was associated with an overall increase in the number of applications per program and number of applications per applicant across multiple surgical specialties. There was a decrease in the number of applicants to VS and an increase in the number of applications per applicant. The switch to a virtual interview format in 2020-2021 was also associated with an increase in TS spots filled by MDs to almost 98%, increasing the already concerning TS match disparity for DO and IMG applicants.
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- Kevin Newsome
- Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, 14506Kendall Regional Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, 14506Kendall Regional Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, 14506Kendall Regional Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA.,Department of Surgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, 14506Kendall Regional Medical Center, Miami, FL, USA
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Whitson BA. Mentorship, Sponsorship and the Emerging Role of Social Media. Ann Thorac Surg 2021; 114:598-599. [PMID: 34688618 PMCID: PMC9550590 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.09.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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- Bryan A Whitson
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Su, N-825 Doan Hall, 410 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210.
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Whitson BA. Attributes of Successful Thoracic Surgery Residency Matriculants: Could It Be Mentorship? Ann Thorac Surg 2021; 112:2076. [PMID: 33675716 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.01.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Bryan A Whitson
- Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery, Ohio State University Medical Center, N-816 Doan Hall, 410 W. 10(th) Ave, Columbus, OH 43210.
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