2023
DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000005459
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A Practical Guide to Implementing Holistic Review during Surgery Resident Selection

Meera Reghunathan,
Noelle Thompson,
Gabriela Sendek
et al.

Abstract: Summary: Provider workforce diversity is a key component of improving healthcare quality and addressing healthcare disparities. Furthermore, the traditional approach of “score-centered” application metrics do not consistently correlate with meeting milestones in surgery, nor do they adequately predict a surgical resident’s clinical strength and operative abilities. We present here an adaptable process by which surgical residency programs can identify their values and incorporate holistic review int… Show more

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“…We should be careful to note, however, that a more holistic review of applicants that takes additional qualities into account not reflected in the NRMP data is currently afoot. [53][54][55][56][57][58] Reghunathan et al 28 suggested a checklist that contains both preinterview and interview day components, which would allow programs to achieve this holistic review of applications. This includes creation of a diverse selection committee, reviewing as many applications as possible, and blinding of USMLE step scores and other academic metrics.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…We should be careful to note, however, that a more holistic review of applicants that takes additional qualities into account not reflected in the NRMP data is currently afoot. [53][54][55][56][57][58] Reghunathan et al 28 suggested a checklist that contains both preinterview and interview day components, which would allow programs to achieve this holistic review of applications. This includes creation of a diverse selection committee, reviewing as many applications as possible, and blinding of USMLE step scores and other academic metrics.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Due to the competitiveness, it is difficult to successfully match despite the impressive qualifications of the applicant pool, which has created an “arms race” among applicants to improve their applications before residency. This arms race has been called into question, especially of late, given that this trend is very concerning in terms of narrowing the phenotype of applicants that matriculate into plastic surgery, and serves as a referendum on what constitutes a “qualified applicant.” 28 , 29 It also begs the question of whether there is a “law of diminishing returns” on some of the criteria whereby additional qualifications do not translate into increased match rates. Many applicants take an academic year to increase their research productivity, gain more specialty exposure or get an additional degree.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%