Medical Student Research Productivity: Which Variables are Associated with Matching to a Highly Ranked Orthopaedic Residency Program?

Toci, Gregory R.; Elsner, Jeffrey A.; Bigelow, Benjamin F.; Bryant, Barry R.; LaPorte, Dawn M.

doi:10.1016/j.jsurg.2020.08.024

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“…However, this study used 2 previously established ranking metrics in orthopaedic surgery and obtained similar findings for both, thus lending credibility to the conclusions. 35,39…”

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“…For each ranking system, orthopaedic surgery residency programs were divided from highest to lowest into 5 tiers (1-25, 26-50, 51-75, 76-100, and ≥101), similar to previous studies. 35,39 Tier 1 is the highest tier and Tier 5 is the lowest tier. Only orthopaedic surgery residency programs within the United States were included in the rankings.…”

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The Role of Advanced Academic Degrees in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Faculty

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Greaves

Fortney

et al. 2022

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine

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Background: Limited knowledge exists on the role of advanced academic degrees within faculty positions in orthopaedic sports medicine. Purpose: To 1) provide an assessment of the baseline demographics of advanced degrees among orthopaedic sports medicine faculty and 2) examine the impact of advanced degrees on research productivity and career attainment of orthopaedic sports medicine faculty. Study Design: Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: Orthopaedic sports medicine academics were identified using faculty listings on websites of the 200 orthopaedic surgery residency programs during the 2020-2021 academic year. Advanced degrees were defined as those additional to the primary medical degree (Doctor of Medicine [MD] or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine [DO]). Outcome measures included timing of advanced degree obtainment, residency program rankings, research productivity, and current academic rank and leadership roles. Statistical analysis was performed using chi-square and Mann-Whitney U tests to determine the association of advanced degrees on outcome measures. Results: In total, 911 orthopaedic sports medicine faculty members were identified, of whom 100 had an advanced degree. The most common advanced degrees were Master of Science (MS/MSc; 38%), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD; 23%), and Master of Business Administration (MBA; 13%). The presence of an advanced degree was associated with greater research productivity, including higher h-index and number of publications, as well as more editorial board positions on orthopaedics journals ( P < .001). Advanced degrees were not significantly associated with attending a higher ranked orthopaedic surgery residency program, current academic rank, or leadership roles. At the institutional level, orthopaedic sports medicine programs that employed faculty with an advanced degree had a higher residency program ranking and the presence of a sports medicine fellowship was more likely ( P < .05). Conclusion: Advanced degrees in orthopaedic sports medicine were associated with greater faculty research engagement and employment at a higher ranked institution; they were not associated with matching to a highly ranked orthopaedic surgery residency program, higher faculty rank, or academic leadership roles.

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“…However, this study used 2 previously established ranking metrics in orthopaedic surgery and obtained similar findings for both, thus lending credibility to the conclusions. 35,39…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Role of Advanced Academic Degrees in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Faculty

Chen

Greaves

Fortney

et al. 2022

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine

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“…However, further study is warranted to better understand how doing fewer away rotations or applying to fewer programs affect match success among couples‐matching students. Our finding regarding increased expenses with research experiences is likely related to the importance of research in a competitive application, with applicants with more research being more likely to obtain and therefore attend more interviews 16,23‐26 …”

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confidence: 99%

“…Our finding regarding increased expenses with research experiences is likely related to the importance of research in a competitive application, with applicants with more research being more likely to obtain and therefore attend more interviews. 16,[23][24][25][26] Multiple studies have highlighted the high costs associated with applying to surgical subspecialties. 2,14,[27][28][29][30] Our study demonstrates significant cost savings for surgical subspecialty applicants during the COVID-19 pandemic, which appears to be driven by a lack of away rotations and interview-related travel.…”

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Cost of the Otolaryngology Residency Application Process: Comparison With Other Specialties and Equity Implications

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Objective This study aims to assess trends in applicant-reported costs of the otolaryngology residency application process between 2019 and 2021 and evaluate the impact of application costs on number of interview offers. Study Design Cross-sectional study. Setting US allopathic and osteopathic medical schools. Methods Survey data from applicants were obtained from the Texas STAR database (Seeking Transparency in Application to Residency) for the years 2019 to 2021. Outcomes included total cost, interview cost, other costs, application fees, and number of interview offers. Simple and multivariable linear regression was used to identify novel predictors of cost and assess the correlation between cost and interview offers. Results Among 363 otolaryngology applicants, there was a 74% reduction in total costs and a 97% reduction in interview costs in the 2021 cycle vs the 2020 cycle. Significant predictors of total cost among otolaryngology applicants included the number of away rotations ( P < .01), the number of research experiences ( P = .04), and couples matching ( P < .01). During the 2019 and 2020 application cycles, there was a significant association between applicant-reported total spending and number of otolaryngology interview offers ( P < .01), which was not present during the 2021 cycle ( P = .35). Conclusion Number of otolaryngology interview offers appears to be directly correlated with applicant-reported total costs regardless of number of applications or interviews attended, which may be a source of inequality in the application process. There was a drastic reduction in total costs, interview costs, and other costs during the COVID-19 pandemic, which was likely driven by virtual interviewing and the absence of away rotations.

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The clinical anatomy fellowship: A participants' perspective

Thiel,

Murtha,

Dennis

et al. 2023

Anatomical Sciences Ed

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Kansas City University offers a Clinical Anatomy Fellowship which enrolls nine medical students during each academic year and provides training in research, teaching, and advanced anatomical topics. The Fellows practice as novice educators, working alongside Anatomy faculty to teach medical students in the Gross Anatomy laboratory. However, little has been reported related to Fellowship participation and success outcomes. This survey‐based study was designed to explore (1) student motivation(s) for pursuing the Fellowship, (2) benefits of participation, and (3) the perceived impact on residency applications and career success. Three unique populations were surveyed. The most important factors driving application to the Fellowship were a desire to increase competitiveness in the residency application process (Likert mean score 4.7–5.0) and a passion for Anatomy (Likert mean score 4.3–4.7). Taking a year away from the College of Osteopathic Medicine curriculum (Likert mean score 4.4) and delaying clinical exposure (Likert mean score 4.2) were the most important deterrents to application. The most reported benefits after program completion included opportunities to build a strong residency application (44% and 50% of Fellows), conduct research (44% and 45% of Fellows), and participate in teaching (11% and 50% of Fellows). 73% of past Fellows matched into their top specialty of choice. Flexibility in the program allows participants to individualize their Fellowship experience to address their personal goals related to residency applications and careers as future physicians. As the results suggest, the Clinical Anatomy Fellowship benefits Fellows, signaling other medical institutions to consider adopting a similar program.

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Medical Student Research Productivity: Which Variables are Associated with Matching to a Highly Ranked Orthopaedic Residency Program?

Cited by 42 publications

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The Role of Advanced Academic Degrees in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Faculty

The Role of Advanced Academic Degrees in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Faculty

Cost of the Otolaryngology Residency Application Process: Comparison With Other Specialties and Equity Implications

The clinical anatomy fellowship: A participants' perspective

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