Misrepresentation of Academic Accomplishments by Applicants for Gastroenterology Fellowships

Sekas, Gail; Hutson, William R.

doi:10.7326/0003-4819-123-1-199507010-00006

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“…These findings of scientific misconduct by those entering medical disciplines are interesting in light of a number of other studies that have reported cheating among medical students 33 and medical school applicants. 34 Others have asked whether cheating is more common among medical students than other prescience majors. 35 Relative to the total population of students, medical students are proportionally more highly represented than non-medical students seeking graduate degrees when findings of misconduct are made.…”

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Scientific misconduct and findings against graduate and medical students

Parrish¹

2004

SCI ENG ETHICS

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Allegations of scientific misconduct against graduate students appear to have unique attributes in the detection, investigation, processes used and sanctions imposed vis-à-vis other populations against which misconduct is alleged and found. An examination of the cases closed by the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Research Integrity and the National Science Foundation reveals that most of the allegations made against graduate and medical students are for falsification and fabrication. Further, additional processes are used in these cases, e.g., student judicial processes, more students are "set up" and more students admit misconduct. Finally, the sanctions imposed when a finding is made typically involve separation from the institution and the federal sanction ranges from none to debarment. Drawing upon the teachings and circumstances of cases involving graduate student peers is a good vehicle for illustrating the concepts and perils of misconduct to graduate students.

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Scientific misconduct and findings against graduate and medical students

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2004

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“…The experiences of Panicek et al [1] and others [2] have ensured that the CVs of applicants for any type of position will increasingly be critically evaluated for content accuracy rather than taken at face value, as many were previously. Plan ahead, check and recheck details, and seek the advice and re view ofpeers before sending out your CV.…”

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Constructing a curriculum vitae: the radiologist's resume.

Logan

Fraser²

1998

American Journal of Roentgenology

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Every radiology resident, fellow, and staff person has had to write a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) at some stage in his or her career. For resi dents in particularsuch a document is becom ing increasingly important because the number of fellowships and staff positions has decreased and competition among applicants increased. Recently, Panicek et al. [1] showed that information on CVs is often inaccurate, and although some of these inaccuracies can be directly attributable to fraud, many may be unintentional misrepresentations.The technique of writing a CV is seldom taught during residency. In a recent survey of all radiology residents training in Canada, only 12% claim to have received instruction on how to write a CV (Logan PM, unpub lished data). For many residents, fellows, and indeed even staff, the construction of a CV is often something that is undertaken at the last minute with little attention to detail. Emphasis is frequently on quantity rather than quality.In this paper, we outline how to construct a CV. Clearly the opinions expressed are those of the authors and are not cast in stone. Because it is essential that the people re viewing your CV are able to contact you, of ten at short notice, include telephone numbers where you can be reached and, if available, fax numbers and an e-mail address. General CommentsOther personal information that should be clearly stated at the beginning of the CV in cludes your birth date. If applying for a job in another country, your current citizenship and potential resident status in that country should be included. Furthermore,if you are applying for a position in a country with a different first language, state your proficiency in the Ian guage of that country. Marital status and num ber of children are optional but occasionally may be helpful to prospective employers. Nowadays it is generally considered inappro priate to include your race or religion. Education Before Medical SchoolIn this section there is no need to include all the various preschools, day-care centers, and play-groups you may have attended. The only relevant information is the name and location of your high school and undergraduatecollege.ReceivedApril3, 1998;acceptedafter revisionApril23, 1998. Medical School EducationThis section should begin with the name and address of the medical school you at tended and the years that you were registered as a student. Next, list any distinctions, hon ors, or awards that you received in medical school and the dates when these awards were granted. A brief explanation of the award should be included, especially if it is epony mous or its title is not self-explanatory. If all medical school examinations were passed on the first attempt, a single sentence indicating this is recommended. Lastly this section should include the degree awarded to you and your date of graduation. Postgraduate EmploymentNext, record your employment history in chronologic order. This should include the ti tle of the job held, the name of the institution where you worked, the main att...

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“…Reasons for such misrepresentations can only be speculated and may include a desire to appear more competitive, combined with the knowledge that detection is unlikely, a lack of attention to detail, carelessness, or assuming that ''everybody does it.'' 1,[4][5][6] Regardless of the cause, the problem does exist and should be addressed by program directors, as integrity and attention to detail are characteristics that should be expected in our resident physicians.…”

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“…1,[5][6][7][8][9][10] This would be a possibility due to the inherent disadvantage of applying to a US residency position as an FMG, and perhaps added pressure to appear more competitive. 5 Furthermore, foreign journals are not as readily accessed by Western data searches.…”

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“…Seven studies comparing publication misrepresentation rates among FMGs and US medical graduates reported conflicting findings, with 4 studies showing statistically higher rates of misrepresentation among FMGs and 3 showing no difference. [1][2][3][4]7,10 A study regarding misrepresentation by residency applicants to a pathology program has not been published. As pathology is a research-oriented residency, one may expect higher rates of reported publications among applicants.…”

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Prevalence and Types of Misrepresentation of Publication Record by Pathology Residency Applicants

Kaley

Bornhorst

Wiggins

et al. 2013

Archives of Pathology &Amp; Laboratory Medicine

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Context.-Publication misrepresentation among residency applicants has been demonstrated in various specialties. This study examines the prevalence of publication misrepresentation among US-trained and non-US-trained pathology residency applicants.Objective.-To determine the prevalence of publication misrepresentation in the pathology applicant pool at our institution, to compare the rates of misrepresentation among US-trained and non-US-trained applicants, and to compare results to published results from other medical specialties.Design.-All peer-reviewed journal articles reported on applications to our program in 2010 and 2011 were examined for veracity. Applications from current or past trainees and applications with unverifiable manuscripts were excluded. The type of misrepresentation and the country in which the applicant trained were recorded.Results.-Seven hundred applications were reviewed. Of 319 (46%) reported publications, 25 were from US graduates (8%) and 294 (92%) were from non-US graduates. Eighty-six applications were excluded owing to unverifiable manuscripts. Publication misrepresentations were found in 42 (18%) of the remaining 233 applications. The most common misrepresentations were omission of authors (69%), nonauthorship (14%), and selfpromotion on the author list (12%). A significantly higher percentage of foreign medical graduates listed publications (P , .001). The misrepresentation rate by foreign graduates (19%) did not differ significantly from that of US-trained graduates (13%) (P ¼ .45).Conclusions.-Publication misrepresentation was present among pathology residency applicants. Similar rates were seen among US and non-US applicants. Percentages of misrepresentation among applicants to our pathology program and applicants to other medical specialties (18% and 17%, respectively) were comparable.

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Misrepresentation of Academic Accomplishments by Applicants for Gastroenterology Fellowships

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Scientific misconduct and findings against graduate and medical students

Scientific misconduct and findings against graduate and medical students

Constructing a curriculum vitae: the radiologist's resume.

Prevalence and Types of Misrepresentation of Publication Record by Pathology Residency Applicants

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