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The plastic surgery match: predicting success and improving the process.

Jeffrey R Claiborne1, J Clayton Crantford, Katrina R Swett

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1075, USA.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
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Matching into competitive plastic surgery residency requires a diverse applicant profile, including more applications, interviews, higher test scores, and research experience. Applicants should attend numerous interviews to optimize success, while programs must address interview costs and communication guideline adherence.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Residency Admissions

Background:

  • Plastic surgery residency is highly competitive.
  • Understanding factors influencing match success is crucial for applicants and programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the factors affecting plastic surgery residency match success.
  • To assess interview costs and adherence to communication guidelines in the match process.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of all applicants to a plastic surgery residency program in 2012.
  • Analysis of applicant demographics, academic performance, research involvement, and interview experiences.

Main Results:

  • Successful applicants applied to more programs, received more interviews, were younger, had higher USMLE scores, and conducted more research.

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  • 10% of applicants reported match communication guideline violations.
  • The average interview cost was $6073.

    • Conclusions:

    • Diversified applicant strengths correlate with higher match success.
    • Programs should mitigate interview costs and ensure universal adherence to communication guidelines.
    • Data can better prepare applicants and improve the residency match process.