The pediatric surgery match by the numbers: Defining the successful application

Savoie, Kate B.; Kulaylat, Afif N.; Huntington, Justin T.; Kelley-Quon, Lorraine I.; Gonzalez, Dani O.; Richards, Holden; Besner, Gail E.; Nwomeh, Benedict C.; Fisher, Jeremy G.

doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.02.052

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“…Pursuit of additional fellowship training following General Surgery Residency has become the primary pathway for graduating residents [ 1 ] and Pediatric Surgery remains the most competitive surgical subspecialty [ 2 ]. While many factors are associated with successfully matching into a Pediatric Surgery Fellowship position [ 3 ], the critical nature of the interview process has long been acknowledged [ 4 ]. These fellowship interviews typically take place in January through April, 15-18 months in advance of the start date of fellowship training.…”

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Virtual Interviews May Fall Short for Pediatric Surgery Fellowships: Lessons Learned From COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2

Lewit¹,

Gosain²

2021

Journal of Surgical Research

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Background: As a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, many Pediatric Surgery Fellowship programs were forced to convert their normal in-person interviews into virtual interviews. This study sought to determine the perceived value of virtual interviews for Pediatric Surgery Fellowship. Methods: An anonymous survey was distributed to the applicants and faculty at a university-affiliated, free-standing children's hospital with a Pediatric Surgery fellowship program that conducted one of three interview days using a virtual format. Results: All applicants who responded to the survey had at least one interview that was converted to a virtual interview. Faculty (75%) and applicants (87.5%) preferred in-person interviews over virtual interviews; most applicants (57%) did not feel they got to know the program as well with the virtual format. Applicants and faculty felt that virtual interviews could potentially be used as a screening tool in the future (7/10 Likert) but did not recommend they be used as a complete replacement for in-person interviews (3.5-5/10 Likert). Applicants were more likely than faculty to report that interview type influenced their final rank list (5 versus 3/10 Likert). Conclusions: Faculty and applicants preferred in-person interviews and did not recommend that virtual interviews replace in-person interviews. As the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic continues, more virtual interviews will be necessary, and innovations may be necessary to ensure an optimal interview process.

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Virtual Interviews May Fall Short for Pediatric Surgery Fellowships: Lessons Learned From COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2

Lewit¹,

Gosain²

2021

Journal of Surgical Research

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“…Research during the general surgery residency is an important factor for residents to match in pediatric surgery and it is commonly thought that residents need research to learn experimental design and to understand scientific techniques [1][2][3].…”

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A Twenty-five to Fifty Year Follow-up of Twenty-seven Pediatric Surgical Residents

Raffensperger¹

2022

JCSR

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This survey of 27 pediatric surgeons who were residents at the Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago from 1970 to 1996 correlates their education, general surgery residency, extra training and research with their practice, publications and leadership positions. This study also reviews health issues, family life, continuing education, proficiency in index cases, intrusion of subspecialties and opinions on surgical education.

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“…The ABSITE has become an important tool to monitor resident progress and has been used in determining promotion, graduation, and fellowship acceptance. [3][4][5] Multiple studies have shown the effects that study habits and program-based didactics can have on ABSITE performance. 6,8 Prior reviews have also shown the effect that a multimodal remediation program can have on improving ABSITE scores for already poor performing residents.…”

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“…3 It is also judged during fellowship applications if further training is pursued. 4,5 Multiple studies have shown correlation of ABSITE performance to individual study habits such as time dedicated and use of practice questions. 6,7 Studies have also shown ABSITE performance correlation to programbased factors such as didactic method and clinical rotations.…”

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Prospective Factors that Predict American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination Performance: A Systematic Review

Velez

2021

The American Surgeon

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Introduction American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE) performance has become an important factor when monitoring resident progress. Understanding which prospective factors predict performance can help identify residents at risk. Methods A literature search was conducted searching PubMed, EMBASE, and JAMA Network from June 2011 to June 2021, in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Searches were performed for the terms “ABSITE” and “American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination.” Prospective factors such as prior examination performance, clinical evaluations, and demographics were evaluated. Results A final 35 studies were included. The prospective factor most consistently found to predict ABSITE performance is performance on prior knowledge-based examinations such as the USMLE step exams. The ACGME Medical Knowledge 1 milestone evaluation also appears to correlate to ABSITE performance, although clinical evaluations, in general, do not. Demographics have no significant correlation to ABSITE performance. Discussion Using performance on prior knowledge-based examinations programs may be able to identify residents at risk for failing ABSITE. It may be possible to initiate early intervention before rather than only remediation after poor performance.

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The pediatric surgery match by the numbers: Defining the successful application

Cited by 31 publications

References 8 publications

Virtual Interviews May Fall Short for Pediatric Surgery Fellowships: Lessons Learned From COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2

Virtual Interviews May Fall Short for Pediatric Surgery Fellowships: Lessons Learned From COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2

A Twenty-five to Fifty Year Follow-up of Twenty-seven Pediatric Surgical Residents

Prospective Factors that Predict American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination Performance: A Systematic Review

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