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Plastic surgery applicants in 1992

P E Higgs1, D Edwards, D White

  • 1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Mo.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|June 1, 1993
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Plastic surgery residency applicants with research experience were more likely to pursue academic careers and scored higher in evaluations. Women and minorities were underrepresented in the applicant pool.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Residency Admissions
  • Academic Medicine

Background:

  • The 1992 plastic surgery residency matching program data provides insights into applicant demographics and qualifications.
  • Understanding applicant characteristics is crucial for assessing the pipeline into plastic surgery.
  • Previous studies have not comprehensively analyzed the factors influencing success in plastic surgery residency applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the characteristics of applicants to plastic surgery residency programs in 1992.
  • To identify factors correlating with academic career interest and higher evaluation scores.
  • To assess the representation of women and minorities within the applicant pool.

Main Methods:

  • Review of all applicants participating in the 1992 plastic surgery residency matching program.

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  • Data collection included demographics (age, sex, race, nationality), education, postgraduate training, research activity, and evaluation scores.
  • Statistical analysis to identify significant correlations between applicant characteristics and career interests/evaluations.

    • Main Results:

    • Applicants interested in academic careers were significantly more likely to have published research.
    • These academic-oriented applicants also received higher ratings for intellectual curiosity, performance, and intelligence.
    • Women and certain minority groups were found to be underrepresented compared to recent medical school graduating classes.

    Conclusions:

    • Published research and strong evaluation scores are indicators of potential academic career interest in plastic surgery.
    • Underrepresentation of women and minorities in plastic surgery residency applications requires attention.
    • Longitudinal studies and adjustments to the application/evaluation process are recommended to enhance diversity and identify successful candidates.