Characteristics of Medical Schools in the United States Associated With Successful Match into Urology Residency Programs: Analysis of the 2016-2021 Urology Resident Cohort

Kim, Juliana; Kim, Isaac E.; Lee, Justin; Salvatore, Ryan; Khizir, Labeeqa; Lee, Rebecca; Singer, Eric A.; Velez, Danielle; Ghodoussipour, Saum; Jang, Thomas L.

doi:10.1016/j.urology.2022.08.047

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“…For researchers, not only is mentorship of trainees considered an important aspect of scholarly activity, it can also help shape the future of the medical specialties by imparting knowledge and expertise to the next generation of physician-scientists. Additionally, bibliometric indices may bene t residency program directors in assessing the research productivity of their applicants [27]. With the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 examination's recent shift from a numeric score to a "pass or fail" system, the h-index and m-quotient emerge as potentially robust, objective tools for discerning the academic prowess of residency applicants.…”

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Bibliometric Indices as Indicators of Research Output: Analyzing Anesthesiologists as a Paradigm for Surgical Disciplines

Esmaeeli,

Binda,

Rendon

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Background Anesthesiology is one of the increasingly competitive surgical specialties with a growing emphasis on scholarly activity. A metric of productivity and citation influence, the Hirsch index (h-index) can help identify mentors capable of guiding postgraduate trainees towards successful academic achievements. This study sought to determine associations between h-indices or m-quotients and manuscript publication in anesthesiology. Methods Using the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) website, accepted abstracts from the ASA Annual Meetings from 2019 to 2021 were screened (n = 2146). First author (FAHi) and senior author (SAHi) h-indices as well as first author (FAMq) and senior author (SAMq) m-quotients were collected for each abstract using the Scopus database. Whether an accepted abstract was subsequently published as a manuscript in a peer-reviewed journal was also noted along with the number of days between ASA presentation and publication date. Linear and logistic regression models were used for statistical analyses. Results In total, 348 (34.4%) of the 1012 eligible abstracts were published as manuscripts. Mean FAHi, SAHi, FAMq, and SAMq were significantly higher for accepted ASA abstracts that were later published in peer reviewed journals compared to accepted abstracts that were not published (p < 0.001). FAHi, SAHi, FAMq, and SAMq had significant positive associations with odds of publication (p = 0.002; p < 0.001; p = 0.006; p < 0.001, respectively). There was no statistical significance between FAHi, SAHi, FAMq, or SAMq and the number of days between ASA presentation and publication. Conclusion Our study uniquely demonstrates the positive, direct association between h-indices and m-quotients with the probability of publication in anesthesiology. We propose that bibliometric indices are adapted to provide a refined perspective of a physician-scientist's capabilities. Postgraduate trainees can utilize these indices to discern research mentors primed for fostering academic excellence.

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Bibliometric Indices as Indicators of Research Output: Analyzing Anesthesiologists as a Paradigm for Surgical Disciplines

Esmaeeli,

Binda,

Rendon

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“…3 From the applicant perspective, both mentorship and sponsorship are instrumental to their success in entering the field of urology. 4 Finally, in addition to diversifying our workforce, a key component of DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) that must be measured and improved is the urologic care we provide to historically underserved populations. Patients accessing our safety net deservedand in many systems receivedworldclass care, and ensuring we measure and improve care for all individuals is a vital component of our DEI mission that we must pursue alongside workforce improvements.…”

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“…3 From the applicant perspective, both mentorship and sponsorship are instrumental to their success in entering the field of urology. 4…”

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“…Studies have repeatedly shown that a few medical schools with robust urology programming match a disproportionately large number of students, a trend that has downstream consequences for diversity. 4,5 Additionally, given the aging population and modern appreciation for genitourinary issues, demand for urological services is only increasing. Yet the United States only had 3.99 urologists per 100,000 persons aged 65 years and older in 2019, and the proportion of practicing urologists approaching retirement far surpasses residency graduates.…”

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Improving Medical Student Engagement in Urology: The AUANews Medical Student Column

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MEDICAL students receive limited and intermittent exposure to urology, a pattern standing in stark contrast to other surgical subspecialties. Take orthopedics, for example, where public perception is colored by mass media, popular culture, or even personal experience. On the other hand, the sensitive nature of urological conditions limits public discourse and leads to further misinformation. In reality, medical students chance upon urology during cursory clinical encounters, rather than structured didactic or clinical courses. 1 Although efforts exist to enhance urological training in undergraduate medical education, these efforts are not standardized across institutions. Moreover, almost one-quarter of medical schools (24.2%) lack a home urology program, where students are even further disadvantaged. This creates a 2-fold dilemma to the pursuit of urological training: (1) medical students are uninformed of the diversity of urological conditions and their innovative management options, and (2) mentorship and opportunities in urology are not universally publicized to all medical trainees.A minority of medical schools offer preclinical urology coursework, only 5% of schools have a mandatory urology clerkship, and program directors report that student exposure to urology has declined over the last decade. 2,3 There are various barriers to timely exposure, including limited time in the medical school curriculum, perceived importance of common urology conditions, availability of a home program, mentorship, and research opportunities. While applications for the urology match far exceed spots, there is still room for increasing student interest, as we must address issues including the lack of diversity and the looming urology workforce shortage.The single best way to increase awareness and interest is by creating and advertising new opportunities for student involvement. Studies have repeatedly shown that a few medical schools with robust urology programming match a disproportionately large number of students, a trend that has downstream consequences for diversity. 4,5 Additionally, given the aging population and modern appreciation for genitourinary issues, demand for urological services is only increasing. Yet the

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Characteristics of Medical Schools in the United States Associated With Successful Match into Urology Residency Programs: Analysis of the 2016-2021 Urology Resident Cohort

Cited by 9 publications

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Bibliometric Indices as Indicators of Research Output: Analyzing Anesthesiologists as a Paradigm for Surgical Disciplines

Bibliometric Indices as Indicators of Research Output: Analyzing Anesthesiologists as a Paradigm for Surgical Disciplines

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Improving Medical Student Engagement in Urology: The AUANews Medical Student Column

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