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Aarushi K Parikh1, Shari R Lipner2
1Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Abstract:
Increasing pressure on medical students to enhance their dermatology residency applications through research has led to the practice of multi-presenting the same work across multiple platforms, such as posters, oral presentations, and manuscripts. Although this strategy can enhance visibility and recognition, it raises ethical concerns related to justice, fairness, honesty, integrity, authenticity, and transparency. This commentary examines the risks of misrepresenting research novelty, inflating academic records, and prioritizing quantity over quality in the dermatology residency selection process. In addition, we discuss how multi-presenting may disadvantage medical students who produce high-quality work but refrain from such practices. To address these issues, we propose solutions for residency committees to better ensure the authenticity of applicants' academic achievements.
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