An Updated View of the Integrated Plastic Surgery Match

Borsting, Emily Ann; Chim, Jimmy H.; Thaller, Seth R.

doi:10.1097/sap.0000000000000627

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“…Numbers of research experiences and publications have been shown to be higher among matched applicants in the integrative plastic surgery program versus unmatched applicants . Although research experience is considered by many to be an integral factor to matching in otolaryngology, no prior studies have shown that medical student research increases the odds of matching in the field.…”

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Applicant characteristics associated with successful matching into otolaryngology

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Objective To identify resident applicant characteristics that increase the odds of matching to Otolaryngology residency. Study Design Cross-sectional analysis. Methods Residency applications to our institution from 2009 through 2013 were reviewed. The available data represented 81.1% of applicants to Otolaryngology programs nationwide. Online public records were searched to determine whether an applicant matched to an Otolaryngology residency position. Factors that were significantly associated with the odds of matching were determined using logistic regression. Results A total of 1,479 unique applications were analyzed. On univariate analysis, 27 demographic, academic, personal, medical school, prior training, and application-specific factors were associated with the odds of matching into Otolaryngology. On multivariate analysis, indicators of academic achievement, including AOA status, whether applicant received awards, and publications were significantly associated with the odds of matching (OR 2.03, 1.39, 1.66, respectively). The odds of matching increased with increasing Step 1 scores (p<0.001). Attending a medical school ranked by the US News & World Report and being a US citizen born in the US significantly increased odds of matching (OR 1.55 and 2.04, respectively), while being a non-US Senior significantly decreased the odds of matching (OR 0.33). Conclusion Multiple factors are associated with successfully matching into an Otolaryngology residency. While this information allows medical students to determine the strength of their application, these criteria have not been correlated with resident success. We urge selection committees to begin identifying applicant selection methods that reflect the values we want to cultivate in our future colleagues.

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“…Integrated plastic surgery applicants consistently have historically reported some of the highest mean numbers of publications, abstracts, and research experiences among graduating medical students, and their research productivity has only continued to rise. 1 , 4 , 8 The mean number of publications authored by matched plastic surgery applicants has increased considerably over the last decade (3.4 in 2007 versus 14.2 in 2018). 3 , 6 However, a 2006 study reported that, while applicants with one or more publications received significantly more interview invitations than those with none, the quantity of an applicant’s publications did not correlate with the number of interview invitations.…”

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Integrated Plastic Surgery Applicant Review: Important Factors and Selection Criteria

Schultz

Shih

Davis

et al. 2020

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Summary: Matching into integrated plastic surgery residency is highly competitive. Applicants to these programs are among the most accomplished graduating medical students, consistently demonstrating some of the highest United States Medical Licensing Examination scores, mean numbers of research publications, and rates of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society membership. The applicant review process requires programs to rely on a number of objective and subjective factors to determine which of these qualified applicants have the most potential for success. We outline these factors, discuss their correlation with resident performance, and provide our institution’s applicant review process both for applicants hoping to optimize their applications for success in the National Resident Matching Program and for program faculty hoping to optimize their resident selection process.

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“…From 2007 to 2019, the number of integrated plastic surgery residency positions increased from 92 to 172. 5 Simultaneously, the number of independent plastic surgery residency positions available through the San Francisco Match reached historic lows, decreasing from 93 to 63. 6…”

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Comparing Independent and Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Models: A Review of the Literature

Bhadkamkar

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Davis

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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Summary: There are currently 2 approved residency training models in the United States conferring eligibility for the American Board of Plastic Surgery examination—the integrated pathway and the independent pathway. While both pathways allow for board certification, there has been much debate regarding the effectiveness of one training model over the other. In this article, we review the existing literature to compare these pathways with regard to quality of trainees, proficiency of graduates, and practice or career outcomes. Ongoing studies are strongly encouraged to continue to identify areas of improvement for both types of training programs.

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An Updated View of the Integrated Plastic Surgery Match

Cited by 38 publications

References 9 publications

Applicant characteristics associated with successful matching into otolaryngology

Applicant characteristics associated with successful matching into otolaryngology

Integrated Plastic Surgery Applicant Review: Important Factors and Selection Criteria

Comparing Independent and Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Models: A Review of the Literature

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