Factors used by female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery fellowship directors to select their fellows

Muffly, Tyler M.; Penick, Elizabeth C.; Tang, Fengming; Bonham, Aaron J.; Smith, Roger P.; Hill, Richard; Blandon, Roberta E.

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“…In contrast, Miller et al 11 found that the interview is not taken into account when ranking applicants for surgical fellowship. This is further supported by Muffly et al, 12 who surveyed PDs for FPM&RS fellowships and found that the interview is not an important factor in ranking applicants. Although previous studies 2 , 7 , 17 , 20 support the value of the interview in ranking fellowship applicants, the emphasis placed on the interview itself varies depending on the type of fellowship.…”

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“… 6 Several studies have evaluated factors considered to be most important in ranking those applying to a variety of medical and surgical fellowships. 4 , 7 , 8 , 11 – 13 , 15 Although the most important factors tend to be similar across different fellowship programs, 7 , 10 , 13 the emphasis placed on some factors can vary depending on the specific fellowship program. In 2010, Muffly et al 12 surveyed directors of fellowships for female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPM&RS) regarding factors considered to be important in their ranking process.…”

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Determining the Most Important Factors Involved in Ranking Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Applicants

Baweja

Kraeutler

Mulcahey

et al. 2017

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine

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Background:Orthopaedic surgery residencies and certain fellowships are becoming increasingly competitive. Several studies have identified important factors to be taken into account when selecting medical students for residency interviews. Similar information for selecting orthopaedic sports medicine fellows does not exist.Purpose:To determine the most important factors that orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship program directors (PDs) take into account when ranking applicants.Study Design:Cross-sectional study.Methods:A brief survey was distributed electronically to PDs of the 92 orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship programs that are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Each PD was asked to rank, in order, the 5 most important factors taken into account when ranking applicants based on a total list of 13 factors: the interview, the applicant’s residency program, letters of recommendation (LORs), personal connections made through the applicant, research experience, an applicant’s geographical ties to the city/town of the fellowship program, United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores, Orthopaedic In-Training Examination (OITE) scores, history of being a competitive athlete in college, extracurricular activities/hobbies, volunteer experience, interest in a career in academics, and publications/research/posters. Factors were scored from 1 to 5, with a score of 5 representing the most important factor and 1 representing the fifth-most important factor.Results:Of the 92 PDs contacted, 57 (62%) responded. Thirty-four PDs (37%) listed the interview as the most important factor in ranking fellowship applicants (overall score, 233). LORs (overall score, 196), an applicant’s residency program (overall score, 133), publications/research/posters (overall score, 115), and personal connections (overall score, 90) were reported as the second- through fifth-most important factors, respectively.Conclusion:According to orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship PDs, the fellowship interview is the most important factor in determining how an applicant will be ranked. Other factors, including LORs, the applicant’s residency program, research production, and personal connections, were also considered to be important. This information provides orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship applicants with a better understanding of which areas to focus on when preparing for the fellowship interview and matching process.

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Determining the Most Important Factors Involved in Ranking Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Applicants

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Kraeutler

Mulcahey

et al. 2017

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine

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“…This is reflected in the number of publications across multiple specialties that deal with resident selection criteria. [2][3][4] This study complements a recent publication 5 by our group that investigated the criteria applicants used in selecting an OHNS residency program. This study found significant differences between what applicants chose as the most important criteria in selecting a residency program and what those programs expected.…”

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Qualities of Residency Applicants<subtitle>Comparison of Otolaryngology Program Criteria With Applicant Expectations</subtitle>

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Sharp²,

Schwab³

et al. 2012

Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

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Although PDs and PAs agree on the least important criteria for ranking otolaryngology residency candidates, they disagree on the most important criteria. This information provides insight into how programs select residency candidates and how this compares with applicant expectations. Furthermore, this information will assist applicants in understanding how they might be evaluated by programs. Improved understanding of the match process may increase the likelihood of having a good fit between otolaryngology programs and matched applicants.

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“…14 The category of educational data included items related to quality of medical education and research experience. Prematch preparation focused on previous publications and participation in fellowship visiting electives.…”

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Factors Used by Program Directors to Select Obstetrics and Gynecology Fellows

Gibson

Muffly

Penick

et al. 2012

Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Factors used by female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery fellowship directors to select their fellows

Abstract: Our results support anecdotal evidence that placed emphasis on research experience and interpersonal skills in the selection of FPM&RS fellows.

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Determining the Most Important Factors Involved in Ranking Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Applicants

Determining the Most Important Factors Involved in Ranking Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship Applicants

Qualities of Residency Applicants<subtitle>Comparison of Otolaryngology Program Criteria With Applicant Expectations</subtitle>

Factors Used by Program Directors to Select Obstetrics and Gynecology Fellows

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