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The Value of Signaling an Orthopaedic Surgery Program: A Survey to Orthopaedic Surgery Programs
Jacob C Sorenson1, Patrick M Ryan, Russell A Ward
1From Baylor Scott and White Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Temple, TX.
Summary
The Association of American Medical Colleges' preference signaling program significantly impacts orthopaedic surgery residency interviews. Signaling greatly increases an applicant's chances of securing an interview, making it crucial for the application process.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Residency Admissions
- Applicant Signaling Systems
Background:
- The Association of American Medical Colleges introduced a preference signaling program for the 2022-2023 orthopaedic surgery residency match.
- This system allowed applicants to indicate high interest in up to 30 orthopaedic surgery programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the importance and impact of the preference signaling program on orthopaedic surgery residency program interview selection for the 2022-2023 cycle.
Main Methods:
- A five-question survey was distributed to orthopaedic surgery residency programs participating in the Electronic Residency Application Service.
- Program contact information was obtained from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and program websites.
Main Results:
- Responses were received from 69 of 151 (46%) programs.
- 56% of programs interviewed only applicants who signaled, and 90% had at least 75% of interviewees who signaled.
- Signaling applicants had a 24.4% interview chance, compared to 0.92% for non-signaling applicants, a 26.5-fold increase (P < 0.0001).
Conclusions:
- Preference signaling plays a critical role in orthopaedic surgery residency interview selection.
- Programs heavily favor applicants who utilize the signaling system, with most interviews granted to those who signaled.
- Applicants should strategically use signaling to improve their chances of obtaining an interview.
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