Patterns and Predictors of Cross-Applications Among Otolaryngology Residency Applicants.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the applicant characteristics associated with cross-applying to otolaryngology-head and neck surgery (OHNS) and at least one additional specialty.

Methods

We analyzed all Association of American Medical Colleges Electronic Residency Application Service applications submitted to OHNS residency programs between 2020 and 2023. Cross-applicants applied to OHNS and at least one other specialty. Chi-square tests and t-tests compared the characteristics of OHNS-only applicants and cross-applicants. Multivariable logistic regression identified independent predictors of cross-application.

Results

Among 2440 applicants to OHNS, 53.0% (N = 1293) cross-applied, most commonly to General Surgery (N = 894, 36.6%) and Internal Medicine (N = 

SUBMITTER: Renne A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12717626 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature