Time-series analysis of National Residency Matching Program data for the dermatology match in the United States

Kamath, Preetha; Wong, Lulu L.; Stratman, Scott; Halverstam, Caroline

doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2019.08.004

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“…The relatively low median h-index may reflect an applicant's limited research experience, as medical students may be more likely to publish in lower impact journals and possess short research careers. Our study found that matched dermatology candidates hold increasing research accomplishments each year, which is consistent with trends seen in the literature [ 2 - 3 , 13 - 14 ]. The rising h-index of successful candidates may indicate that not only quantity but the quality of publications is increasing.…”

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“…As matching into dermatology residency programs becomes more difficult each year [ 3 ], it becomes important to accurately characterize the scholarly profile of successful dermatology residency applicants. We hope this detailed report of the scholarly profiles of matched dermatology residency applicants will better inform future applicants and those who advise them.…”

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“…The rising h-index of successful candidates may indicate that not only quantity but the quality of publications is increasing. Given the growing competitiveness of a dermatology residency position [ 1 , 3 ] and the association between the number of publications and successful matching into dermatology [ 9 - 10 ], it is unsurprising that applicants are increasing their scholarly credentials in the hopes of improving their chances of success. Moreover, the proportion of first-authored articles declined as the total number of publications per each applicant increased.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Despite the expansion in the number of dermatology residency programs, the proportion of candidates failing to match in dermatology remains substantial [ 1 - 2 ], and it is becoming increasingly difficult to match into a dermatology residency position [ 3 ]. Multiple quantifiable factors play a role in candidate success, such as the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores, research productivity, and Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) membership [ 4 - 6 ].…”

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“…Previous studies and national data have reported on the research achievements of successful dermatology residency applicants [ 2 - 3 , 13 - 14 ]. However, they utilize self-reports, include abstracts and presentations within their publication count, and do not make a distinction between article subtypes, e.g.…”

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Introduction Research can be used to enhance the competitiveness of an application and is associated with a successful match. However, current reports regarding the publication record among prospective dermatology residents may be inaccurate. We sought to accurately assess the research credentials of matched dermatology residency candidates at the time of application. Methods We performed a bibliometric analysis to identify published articles of 1152 matched dermatology candidates and calculated the h-index of each applicant at the time of application. Details on article type, first authorship, and dermatology-relatedness of articles were collected. Results The median number of publications was two and the median h-index was 0. At the time of residency application, one-quarter of matched dermatology candidates (24%, n=278) possessed no publications. Over time, the median number of publications (R 0.10, p<0.001) and h-index (R 0.07, p=0.014) of matched applicants increased. The proportion of first-authored articles, dermatology-related papers, and each article type remained constant across application cycles (p>0.0500). An additional graduate degree, completion of a research fellowship, and graduation from a non-US medical school were independently associated with greater research credentials (p<0.0500). Conclusions Each year, applicants are publishing more articles and have a greater scholarly impact than in previous application cycles. However, the verified publication volume of matched dermatology applicants is strikingly lower than the values reported in national statistics.

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