Application Trends in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowships

Allen, Duane; Bosslet, Gabriel T.

doi:10.34197/ats-scholar.2021-0133br

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“…In fact, the rate at which new fellowship positions were created was nearly half that of the increase in applications. This resulted in a larger proportion of trainees applying to PCCM fellowships who are not being matched to a position, a trend predating the onset of the pandemic ( 13 ). The discrepancy between the higher number of applicants who applied through ERAS and those who actually entered the NRMP match may be due to applicants dual applying to other subspecialties or choosing not to participate in the match (because of lack of interviews or other reasons).…”

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Trends in Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship Applications and Match Rates before and after the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Strumpf,

Miller,

Abbas

et al. 2024

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Background Because of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, fellowship interviews for pulmonary disease and critical care medicine (PCCM) switched from an in-person to virtual interview format. Objective This study aimed to examine the changes that resulted from this switch (appointment year 2021 and beyond) for both the individual applicants and the match process as a whole. Methods This cross-sectional study used longitudinal data from the Electronic Residency Application Service and the National Resident Matching Program from appointment years 2017 to 2022. Data from the Electronic Residency Application Service included the number of programs applicants applied to, and National Resident Matching Program data included the number of fellowship positions available, number entering the match, match rate, and the number of applicants who matched within the same region/program as their core residency training program. Descriptive and summary statistics and unadjusted linear models were used to identify if trends appeared in post-COVID-19 appointment years (2021 and beyond). Results The number of PCCM positions increased by 33 (95% confidence interval, 26.2, 39.8) yearly between 2017 and 2022, with almost twice as many applicants (62.6; 95% CI confidence interval, 37.8, 87.4) entering the PCCM fellowship match during that same period. There was a decrease in the percentage of applicants matched each year, a trend unchanged before and after COVID-19, by an average of −2.15%. Comparing before and after COVID-19 appointment years, there was no significant change in same-region or same-program matches. Conclusion Our analysis shows steadily rising interest in application rates for PCCM fellowships through the onset of the pandemic. However, a lack of proportionate increase in fellowship positions led to a decrease in overall match rates for applicants. To mitigate this, an increase in PCCM fellowship positions should be considered, and surveillance of these trends should continue.

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Trends in Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship Applications and Match Rates before and after the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Strumpf,

Miller,

Abbas

et al. 2024

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“…However, more recent studies suggest that PCCM has become increasingly attractive to fellowship match applicants, with rising competitiveness and an increasing number of unmatched applicants ( 3 , 4 ). More recently, PCCM became the most competitive internal medicine subspecialty ( 6 ).…”

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Impact of Virtual Interviews on Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship Match: An Analysis of National Data

Alzghoul,

Alsakarneh,

Abughazaleh

et al. 2024

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Background Internal Medicine residents have historically expressed hesitancy in pursuing a career in pulmonary and critical care medicine (PCCM). However, recent studies have demonstrated newfound competitiveness. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) global outbreak prompted the implementation of a virtual interviewing model for PCCM fellowship match. The effect of this new paradigm on PCCM match results has not been studied previously. Objective With the shift to virtual interviewing, we aim to determine how this new method of interviewing may influence the selection of candidates for fellowship training programs. Methods We acquired data of 4,333 applicants ranking PCCM for the years 2017–2021 from the National Resident Matching Program and the Electronic Residency Application Service websites for the years 2017–2021. Chi-square (χ 2 ) analysis of the applicants’ demographics and the percentage of applicants matching at their first choice versus those who matched at lower than their third-choice program before and after the implementation of virtual interviews season was performed. Results The matching probability for the U.S. Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine significantly increased after the implementation of virtual interviews compared with the years 2017–2020 (χ 2 = 8.569; P = 0.003). The matching probability remained unchanged for U.S. Doctors of Medicine (χ 2 = 2.448; P = 0.118). Overall, an applicant’s probability of matching at their first choice has significantly decreased after the virtual interview format (χ 2 = 4.14; P = 0.04). Conversely, the probability of matching at a program that is lower than the third choice has significantly increased (χ 2 = 11.039; P < 0.001). Conclusion Our study provides evidence regarding the effect of the virtual interview format on PCCM match results. Strikingly, applicants are more likely to match at lower-ranked programs in their rank list after the implementation of the virtual interview process. These results can be helpful for both programs and applicants, to guide their future expectations and decisions while going through the interview process.

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“…The gateway to practicing pulmonary and critical care medicine (PCCM) involves the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). These programs had consistently showed increasing interest in PCCM among applicants prepandemic ( 3 ), but the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic brought significant change to the interview process.…”

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Virtual Is the New Reality: How Are We Matching Up Postpandemic?

Pfeifle,

Bagley,

Carlos

2024

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Application Trends in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowships

Cited by 7 publications

References 8 publications

Trends in Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship Applications and Match Rates before and after the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Trends in Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship Applications and Match Rates before and after the Onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Impact of Virtual Interviews on Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship Match: An Analysis of National Data

Virtual Is the New Reality: How Are We Matching Up Postpandemic?

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