Factors considered in ranking orthopedic shoulder and elbow fellowship applicants: a survey of program directors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Orthopedic fellowship positions continue to be increasingly competitive, with most orthopedic residency graduates pursuing fellowship after completion of residency. Shoulder and elbow fellowship training represents an increasingly competitive and relatively smaller cohort of applicants than other subspecialties; there are only 29 programs with a total of 40 offered positions. The purpose of this survey is to identify and rank factors considered most important by shoulder and elbow fellowship directors when identifying potential fellowship candidates.

Methods

A web-based survey was emailed to all 29 orthopedic shoulder and elbow fellowship directors recognized by American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons. Demographic information was collected regarding program size, tot

SUBMITTER: Erickson JG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10426661 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature