A comparison of match outcomes between traditional medical degree and dual-degree applicants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dual degrees combining and MD with another professional degree (MPH, MBA, or PhD) are becoming more common in an attempt to increase an applicant's competitivity for a residency.

Objective

This study was designed to assess differences in MD-only and dual degree MD applicants with respect to applicant characteristics and match outcomes.

Methods

Utilizing the voluntarily-reported publicly available 2017-2019 Texas STAR database, we assessed applicants from 115 medical schools. Texas STAR indicates that over this time period, there were 18,224 responses for a response rate of 43.8%. Comparisons were made between groups using student's t-test and chi-squared analysis.

Results

Compared to MD only students, MD/MPH applicants had a higher propensity towards

SUBMITTER: Christensen BR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7748145 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature