P95. Trends in Gender Authorship of Presentations in Plastic Surgery the Meeting: A Decade Long Analysis

Abstract

program, but research productivity did. For U.S. MDs, research productivity was significantly associated with both medical school research ranking and taking a gap year. Matched individuals were ranked in the top 5 on the ACAPS form, while non-matched individuals were ranked between 5-10. A multiple logistic regression model showed that Step 1 score, total academic productivity (the sum of published works, presentations and submitted work) and average rank on the ACAPS form were found to be significant (p<0.01). This model correctly predicted 87.6% of successful matches and 63.0% of non-matches. CONCLUSION:Applicants from top-ranked research institutions were associated with having greater academic productivity and taking gap years. A regression model could accurately predict match status, but does not capture factors such as qualitative assessments or contact between faculty. In the setting of changes to USMLE grading and the plastic surgery application process, awareness of these factors will allow programs to reflect on the attributes that they find most important, while also reflecting on the pitfalls of emphasizing attributes which may promote algorithmic bias.