Away Rotations, Interviews, and Rank Lists: Radiation Oncology Residency Applicant Perspectives on the 2020 Match Process.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Using 2020 match applicants, the purpose of this study was to identify baseline applicant perspectives on the match process surveying (1) away rotations, (2) interview/postinterview communications, and (3) factors influencing applicant rank order lists.

Methods and materials

Applicants in the 2020 match cycle at a large radiation oncology (RO) residency program received a questionnaire covering demographics and the match process: away rotations, interview/postinterview communications, and ranking. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to identify factors associated with completing fewer away rotations.

Results

Of 141 surveys sent, 76 were completed, for a response rate of 54%. Most applicants were White, male, and matched into RO

SUBMITTER: Taparra K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8170351 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature