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  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Residency Admissions
  • Graduate Medical Education

Background:

  • The United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 1 transitioned to a pass/fail grading system.
  • Understanding factors influencing General Surgery Residency (GSR) match success is crucial for medical students.
  • Interventions may be needed to enhance match rates for diverse medical student populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the characteristics differentiating matched from unmatched General Surgery Residency applicants.
  • To identify key factors influencing GSR match success.
  • To analyze trends in GSR applicant data over time.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of General Surgery Residency (GSR) National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) data (2011-2021).
  • Analysis of applicant characteristics, including USMLE scores, Alpha Omega Alpha membership, and medical school funding.
  • Examination of factors program directors consider in interviews and rankings, and analysis of racial/ethnic representation.

Main Results:

  • Matched applicants demonstrated higher USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores compared to unmatched applicants.
  • Matched applicants were more likely to be members of Alpha Omega Alpha or attend top-ranked medical schools.
  • Significant disparities in representation were observed among Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, and underrepresented in medicine applicants compared to active residents.

Conclusions:

  • The shift to pass/fail USMLE Step 1 scoring may increase the importance of USMLE Step 2 scores in the GSR match.
  • Subjective metrics and other application components may gain greater weight in residency selection.
  • Addressing disparities in GSR match rates for underrepresented groups remains a critical area for improvement.