Improving Transparency in the Residency Application Process: Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Increasing numbers of residency applications create challenges for applicants and residency programs to assess if they are a good fit during the residency application and match process. Applicants face limited or conflicting information as they assess programs, leading to overapplying. A holistic review of residency applications is considered a gold standard for programs, but the current volumes and associated time constraints leave programs relying on numerical filters, which do not predict success in residency. Applicants could benefit from increased transparency in the residency application process.

Objective

This study aims to determine the information applicants find most beneficial from residency programs when deciding where to apply, by type of medical scho

SUBMITTER: Ulin L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10775039 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature