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Jordan Holloway1, Briana Kossbiel1, Yue Yu2
1From the Department of Anesthesiology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
Anesthesia and Analgesia
|February 9, 2026
Summary
Anesthesiology residency applicants with research experience have higher odds of matching. This includes those with publications or specific anesthesiology research, highlighting research's importance in residency applications.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Residency Admissions
- Anesthesiology Research
Background:
- The anesthesiology residency application process has evolved significantly.
- Existing data lacks granular detail on applicant research portfolios.
- This study analyzes research experience to assess its link to matching success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize applicant research experiences in anesthesiology residency applications.
- To determine if research involvement correlates with higher odds of being ranked-to-match.
- To explore associations between research, medical school type, and USMLE Step 1 scores.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of interviewed United States allopathic (US-MD) and osteopathic (US-DO) applicants.
- Assessed the association of any research experience with ranked-to-match odds.
- Examined specific research types, medical school affiliation, and USMLE Step 1 score impact.
Main Results:
- Applicants with research experience were more likely to be ranked-to-match (OR: 2.16).
- Peer-reviewed publications (OR: 2.25) and anesthesiology research (OR: 1.76) also increased matching odds.
- US-MD students, those from affiliated schools, and Pass/Fail USMLE Step 1 takers reported more research.
Conclusions:
- Research involvement is significantly associated with increased odds of being ranked-to-match in anesthesiology residency.
- US-MD and affiliated medical school applicants show higher rates of research experience.
- A trend suggests more research experience is reported with the USMLE Step 1 Pass/Fail policy.
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