Cross-sectional analysis of scholarly work and mentor relationships in matched dermatology residency applicants

The linked roles of research and mentorship in dermatology matching success

“…To the Editor: We read the response of Yeh et al 1 to our recent study 2 with great interest and appreciate their further analysis of scholarly work and mentorship in the dermatology match process. Our analysis of dermatology residents highlighted the importance of research and exposure in dermatology match success while hypothesizing the importance of mentorship.…”

Scaling the gates: Mentor relationships and scholarly work facilitate dermatology residency placement

“…Based on our analysis of matched dermatology applicants, we offer evidence pertaining to mentor relationships to expound the findings of Ogidi et al 1 and add further insight into dermatology matching. 2 We analyzed matched applicants from top-25 Doximity-ranked dermatology residencies from 2016 to 2018 (n ¼ 345). 2,3 We identified research mentors as the senior author whom applicants published with most often on PubMed.…”

“…2 We analyzed matched applicants from top-25 Doximity-ranked dermatology residencies from 2016 to 2018 (n ¼ 345). 2,3 We identified research mentors as the senior author whom applicants published with most often on PubMed. Mentor connections seemed to have a substantial effect, with 26.2% of successful applicants matching into their mentors' institutions and 10.3% of successful applicants matching into their home programs where their mentors also practiced.…”

Home Programs, Mentor Relationships, and Research Productivity Influence Successful Matching Into Dermatology Training Programs

“…We studied matched applicants at the top 25 Doximity-ranked dermatology residencies from 2016 to 2018 and found that a very similar percentage (24.4%) of successful applicants matched at their home dermatology residency programs. 4…”

“…We studied matched applicants at the top 25 Doximity-ranked dermatology residencies from 2016 to 2018 and found that a very similar percentage (24.4%) of successful applicants matched at their home dermatology residency programs. 4 To explain their findings, Rickstrew and colleagues suggested that developing strong relationships with MSDO surgeon mentors at their home programs provided access to a network of fellowship directors outside of their home programs. These mentors could also attest to the applicants' work ethic and interpersonal skills.…”