Characterization of Applicant Preference Signals, Invitations for Interviews, and Inclusion on Match Lists for Residency Positions in Urology.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Preference signals were to be implemented in over 15 specialties during the 2022-2023 residency match. Analyzing results from the implementation of signals during the American Urological Association (AUA) urology match may inform future behavior.

Objective

To characterize applicant and program signal usage and results in the Society of Academic Urology and AUA databases with respect to interview invites and rank list creation.

Design, setting, and participants

This cohort study involved all applicants and residencies in the 2021-2022 AUA match with data analysis conducted in April through July 2022.

Exposures

Five signals indicating interest.

Main outcomes and measures

Using verified match and survey data reported by applicants and programs, a

SUBMITTER: Grauer R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9860522 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature