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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Residency Applications
  • Application System Analysis

Background:

  • The Plastic Surgery Central Application (PSCA) was developed to create a more equitable and streamlined process for plastic surgery residency applications.
  • Implemented in 2019, PSCA is now in its fourth cycle and includes preference signaling since the 2022-23 cycle to indicate applicant interest.
  • This study compares applicant and program director perceptions of PSCA against the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate and compare applicant and program director (PD) satisfaction with the Plastic Surgery Central Application (PSCA) versus the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
  • To assess the perceived effectiveness of PSCA in highlighting application components and the utility of its preference signaling feature.
  • To determine overall preference between the two application systems for plastic surgery residency.

Main Methods:

  • Surveys were distributed to program directors (PDs) and applicants participating in the 2023 plastic surgery match.
  • Respondents provided demographic information and indicated their preferred application system (PSCA or ERAS).
  • Questions addressed the ability to highlight/evaluate application areas and experiences with preference signaling.

Main Results:

  • A majority of responding PDs (72%) and applicants (59%) preferred PSCA over ERAS.
  • Applicants (93%) found the cost savings associated with PSCA to be significant.
  • Both applicants (78%) and PDs (80%) largely supported the preference signaling feature.

Conclusions:

  • The PSCA is preferred by most applicants and program directors in the integrated plastic surgery match.
  • Cost savings and preference signaling contribute to PSCA's perceived advantages over ERAS.
  • Further analysis of application systems is recommended to optimize the residency application process.