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  • The application process is time-consuming for applicants, detracting from their clinical education.

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  • To propose new models for enhancing student-program compatibility in residency applications.
  • To improve the transparency, efficiency, and accuracy of the residency selection process.
  • To offer adaptable models for various medical specialties.

Main Methods:

  • Design thinking sessions with stakeholders in obstetrics and gynecology education.
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  • Presentation of a conceptual model for applicant screening using metrics, experiences, and attributes.

Main Results:

  • A framework was developed outlining key areas for applicant-program compatibility (clinical/academic training, practice setting, culture, personal/professional goals).
  • A conceptual screening model was proposed, emphasizing alignment with program priorities.
  • The study calls for the creation and validation of new assessment tools, such as situational judgment tests.

Conclusions:

  • Current residency application screening methods are flawed and require innovation.
  • Proposed models offer a more compatible and efficient approach to matching applicants with residency programs.
  • These strategies can be adapted for other medical specialties to optimize the application and selection process.