Perspectives of Stakeholders About an Early Result Acceptance Program to Complement the Residency Match in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Perspectives of Stakeholders About an Early Result Acceptance Program to Complement the Residency Match in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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DOI:
10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.24158
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发表时间:
2021-10-01
影响因子:
13.8
通讯作者:
Hammoud MM
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作者:
Winkel AF;Morgan HK;Akingbola O;Santos-Parker K;Nelson E;Banks E;Katz NT;Bienstock JL;Marzano D;Hammoud MM
Are key stakeholders in obstetrics and gynecology interested in an early result acceptance program, and what are possible outcomes of such a program? This survey study of 879 applicants, 143 program directors, 94 clerkship directors, and 51 student affairs deans revealed broad support for an early result acceptance program, with respondents indicating support for allowing 3 early applications and offering 25% to 50% of first-year resident positions. Based on survey responses, an early result acceptance program could reduce the number of applications in the regular cycle by 26 280 to 52 560 applications. The findings of this study suggest broad support for an early result acceptance program in obstetrics and gynecology, which could provide the opportunity to improve the application experience for applicants and program directors. This survey study examines perspectives among stakeholders in obstetrics and gynecology regarding the potential for an early decision process to complement the current residency match process. The residency application process is flawed, costly, and distracts from the preparation for residency. Disruptive change is needed to improve the inefficiencies in current selection processes. To determine interest in an early result acceptance program (ERAP) among stakeholders in obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN), and to estimate its outcome in future application cycles. Surveys of stakeholders in March 2021 queried interest in ERAP across the US. Respondents included OBGYN residency applicants, members of the Association of American Medical Colleges Group on Student Affairs, OBGYN clerkship directors, and residency program directors. Statistical analysis was performed from March to April 2021. Respondents completed surveys sent by email from the Association of American Medical Colleges (to OBGYN applicants and members of the Group on Student Affairs), the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (to clerkship directors), and the Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (to program directors). Applicants and program directors indicated their interest in participating in ERAP, and clerkship directors and members of the Group on Student Affairs indicated their likelihood of recommending ERAP using a 5-point Likert scale. Respondents included 879 (34.0%) of 2579 applicants to OBGYN, 143 (50.3%) of 284 residency program directors, 94 (41.8%) of 225 clerkship directors, and 51 (32.9%) of 155 student affairs deans. The majority of respondents reported being either somewhat or extremely likely to participate in ERAP, including 622 applicants (70.7%) and 87 program directors (60.8%). Interest in ERAP was independent of an applicant’s reported board scores, medical school type, race, number of applications submitted, or number of interviews completed. Among program directors, those at university programs were more likely to participate. Stakeholders supported a limit of 3 applications for ERAP, to fill 25% to 50% of residency positions. Estimating the outcome of ERAP using these data suggests 26 280 to 52 560 fewer applications could be submitted in the regular match cycle. Stakeholders in the OBGYN application process expressed broad support for the concept of ERAP. The majority of applicants and programs indicated that they would participate, with potentially substantial positive impact on the application process. Careful pilot testing and research regarding implementation are essential to avoid worsening an already dysfunctional application process.
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