Implementation of the AAMC's Holistic Review Model for Psychiatry Resident Recruitment.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In psychiatry, several converging factors are impacting the recruitment of residents: the increased competitiveness of the specialty, the national trend to take active steps to improve diversity and inclusion, and the decision from USMLE to change Step 1 to a pass/fail result.

Methods

We developed a workshop for psychiatry residency program directors to meet these challenges and transition into using a holistic review model during recruitment. The workshop included (1) a didactic session providing background on the AAMC holistic review model; (2) a small-group exercise to determine and prioritize experiences, attributes, competencies, and metrics (EACMs) aligned with the program's mission and aims; (3) a review of the rankings from the previous exercise, selecti

SUBMITTER: Marvin R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9902530 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature