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Interview performance and USMLE Step 1 scores strongly predict general surgery resident success. Non-academic achievements also play a key role in predicting resident performance and completion.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Training
  • Residency Selection

Background:

  • Predicting general surgery resident performance and attrition is challenging.
  • Understanding which application variables predict success is crucial for effective resident selection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify application variables that predict general surgery resident success.
  • To evaluate the predictive value of various applicant data for future performance and attrition.

Main Methods:

  • An 18-year review of 101 matched general surgery residents.
  • Analysis of Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) data, including USMLE Step 1, GPA, and interview data.
  • Inclusion of non-academic high-performance accomplishments (SKILL) in the analysis.

Main Results:

  • Interview data (INTERVIEW) showed a significant odds ratio of 188.27 for predicting success.
  • USMLE Step 1 (STEP1) and medical school GPA were significant predictors (p < 0.001 and p = 0.023, respectively).
  • Overall attrition was 23.7%, with reasons split between lifestyle and program encouragement.

Conclusions:

  • Interview performance, USMLE Step 1, and non-academic skills (SKILL) predict successful completion of general surgery residency.
  • Female sex, ethnicity, GPA, and AOA status were not significant predictors in this cohort.
  • USMLE Step 1 is an independent predictor; a threshold > 215 is suggested for screening.