Beyond 'charting outcomes' in the radiation oncology match: analysis of self-reported applicant data.

ABSTRACT: The Charting Outcomes resource is useful in gauging an applicant's competiveness for a given specialty. However, many variables are not reported in Charting Outcomes that may influence an applicant's ability to match. A significant proportion of applicants record their experiences in an anonymous, self-reported applicant spreadsheet. We analyzed factors associated with a successful match using this dataset to test the hypothesis that research productivity and high academic performance correlates with success rates. A retrospective analysis of "RadOnc Interview Spreadsheet" for the 2015, 2016, and 2017 radiation oncology match was performed. Data were accessed via studentdoctor.net. Board scores, research characteristics, Sub-I participation, and interview invitation rates were available. M

SUBMITTER: Jang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6022246 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature