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What Makes a Plastic Surgery Residency Program Attractive? An Applicant's Perspective.
David A Atashroo1, Anna Luan, Krishna S Vyas
1Stanford, Calif.; and Lexington, Ky. From the Hagey Laboratory for Pediatric Regenerative Medicine, Department of Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Division, Stanford University School of Medicine; the University of Kentucky College of Medicine; and the Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Kentucky.
Successful plastic surgery applicants prioritize resident happiness, faculty mentorship, and research infrastructure. Programs should focus on these factors to attract top talent in this competitive medical field.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Residency Selection
Background:
- Plastic surgery is a highly competitive medical specialty.
- Understanding factors influencing successful applicants' program choices is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key program characteristics that influence plastic surgery resident rankings.
- To provide insights for residency programs seeking to attract top applicants.
Main Methods:
- Anonymous online survey administered to integrated and combined plastic surgery residents matched in 2012 and 2013.
- Survey queried demographics, qualifications, application experiences, and program selection motivations.
Main Results:
- Resident happiness, high operative volume, faculty mentorship, and research infrastructure were key positive factors.
- A program perceived as "malignant" was a significant negative attribute.
- High USMLE Step 1 scores and prior publications correlated with more interviews and specific program preference importance.
Conclusions:
- Plastic surgery applicants exhibit diverse preferences for ideal training programs.
- Certain program attributes consistently influence applicant rankings and can guide program development.
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