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General Surgery Residency Match: Time for More than a Virtual Change
Ariana Naaseh1, Christian de Virgilio2, Jeffry Nahmias1
1University of California, Irvine, Department of Surgery, Orange, California.
Journal of Surgical Education
|August 3, 2021
Summary
The 2020-2021 General Surgery Residency Match faced challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing existing issues. Systemic changes are needed for a more equitable and manageable surgical residency application process.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Residency Programs
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the 2020-2021 General Surgery Residency Match.
- Pre-existing challenges within the surgical residency application process were exacerbated by the pandemic.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the unique challenges of the 2020-2021 General Surgery Residency Match.
- To advocate for systemic changes to improve the equity and manageability of the surgical residency application process.
Main Methods:
- Review of challenges faced during the 2020-2021 Match cycle.
- Analysis of pre-existing concerns in surgical residency applications.
Main Results:
- The 2020-2021 Match cycle presented unprecedented difficulties for both residency programs and applicants.
- The pandemic highlighted and amplified existing systemic issues within the application process.
Conclusions:
- The current surgical residency application system requires fundamental reform.
- Systemic changes are essential to create a more equitable and manageable process for future applicants and programs.
