Plastic Surgery Match Trends in 2022

Shahriari, Shawhin; Whisonant, Cees; Moya, Addi N; Harrison, Joshua; Borah, Gregory

doi:10.1097/gox.0000000000004562

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“…To investigate the possible presence of nonresponse and sampling bias, we compared various characteristics of our sample with direct information about the national applicant pool from the American Association of Medical Colleges 18,19 and data from previous surveys of applicants nationally. 20,21 Chi-square tests were used to determine differences between the categorical variables.…”

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Having Social Media among Integrated Plastic Surgery Applicants: Is It Needed to Match?

Yang,

Bustos,

Manstein

et al. 2023

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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Background: Little information exists on the perceptions of integrated plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) residency applicants on the need for having social media (SoMe) during the application process. Methods: A cross-sectional survey study was conducted during the 2022 match cycle to assess integrated PRS residency applicants’ perceptions on the role of SoMe during the match. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed on variables of interest. Qualitative analysis was conducted on free-form responses. Results: Seventy-nine surveys were completed (response rate: 24%). The majority of respondents were educated in the United States (92%). Instagram was the most commonly used SoMe platform (92%). Of those surveyed, 18% thought that SoMe was beneficial to the application process. Twenty-nine percent of respondents agreed that a SoMe presence increases one’s chances of matching into PRS residency (41% disagreed and 30% responded neutrally). Forty-four percent endorsed stress about maintaining a SoMe presence in PRS. Having mentors who recommended maintaining a SoMe presence was associated with the belief that SoMe increases one’s chances of matching [odds ratio (OR) 8.1, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.1–40.4, P = 0.011] and stress about maintaining a SoMe presence (OR 6.3, 95% CI 1.2–33.3, P = 0.030). Applicants who did research years had lower odds of experiencing stress (OR 0.16, 95% CI 0.04–0.70, P = 0.015). Conclusions: The growing role of SoMe in the residency selection process may be exacerbating applicants’ stress and anxiety. PRS programs may consider establishing clear policies for how SoMe will be used in evaluating candidates.

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Having Social Media among Integrated Plastic Surgery Applicants: Is It Needed to Match?

Yang,

Bustos,

Manstein

et al. 2023

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open

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“…39 In 2021 and 2022, the percentage of first-year female plastic surgery residents exceeded males for the first time. 100,121 Although female representation among full professors still lags, this discrepancy may be corrected soon as women progress in academic positions. 12 There are signs that women are welcome in these roles, including the observation that women program directors are significantly younger than men.…”

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Plastic Surgery

Swanson

2024

Ann Plast Surg

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Background The number of publications on the subject of diversity, equity, and inclusion has surged in the last 5 years. However, a systematic review of this topic has not been published. Method Six top plastic surgery journals were queried from 2018 to 2023 using the search term “diversity.” Methods, conclusions, and recommendations were tabulated. Results A total of 138 publications were identified; 68 studies presented data suitable for analysis. All studies were retrospective. Currently, over 40% of plastic surgery residency applicants are women. The proportion of women in integrated plastic surgery residents is now 43%. In 2021 and 2022, the percentage of female first-year residents exceeded men. The percentage of female presenters at meetings (34%) is double the number in the workforce (17%). Twenty-five percent of academic faculty positions and 22% of program director positions are now held by women. Underrepresented minorities account for fewer than 10% of applicants to integrated plastic surgery residencies. Discussion The proportion of Black and Hispanic applicants to integrated plastic surgery residencies (6% and 8%, respectively) mirrors the proportion of Black and Hispanic medical students (7% and 6%, respectively). Numerous recommendations have been made to increase the proportion of underrepresented minorities in plastic surgery programs. Conclusions The representation of women in plastic surgery has increased dramatically. A lack of Hispanics and Blacks reflects a small pool of applicants, as opposed to a “leaky pipeline.”

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“…[1,2] Furthermore, the number of total positions only increased by 4 between 2021 and 2022, growing the discrepancy between the number of applicants and positions. [3] Competition will likely continue to grow, impacting both students pursuing plastic surgery and program directors evaluating applicants.…”

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Identifying Barriers Faced by Applicants without a Home Residency Program when Matching into Plastic Surgery

Zeng,

Zhang,

Porras

et al. 2023

Arch Plast Surg

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BACKGROUND Applying into plastic surgery is competitive. Lacking a home residency program (HRP) is another barrier. Our goal is to characterize challenges faced by plastic surgery (PS) applicants without HRPs and identify solutions. METHODS Surveys were designed for current integrated PS residents and applicants in the 2022 Match without HRPs. Surveys were distributed electronically. Only U.S. allopathic graduate responses were included. RESULTS Of 182 individuals surveyed, 74 responded (39%, 33-residents, 41-applicants). Sixty-six percent reported feeling disadvantaged due to lacking an HRP. 76% of applicants successfully matched. Of these, 48% felt they required academic time off (research year) vs 10% of unmatched applicants. 97% of matched applicants identified a mentor vs 40% of unmatched applicants (p<0.05). Matched applicants identified mentors through research (29%) and cold calling/emailing (25%). Matched vs unmatched applicants utilized the following resources: senior students (74vs10%), (p<0.05) and social media (52vs10%), (p<0.05). Among residents, sixteen had PS divisions (48%). Thirty-six percent with divisions felt they had opportunities to explore PS, compared to 12% without divisions. Residents without divisions felt disadvantaged in finding research (94vs65%, p<0.05), delayed in deciding on PS (50vs28%), and obtaining mentors (44vs35%) and letters of recommendation (LOR) (31vs24%). CONCLUSIONS PS residents and applicants without HRPs reported feeling disadvantaged when matching. The data suggest access to departments or divisions assists in matching. We identified external outreach and research were successful strategies to obtain mentorship. To increase awareness for unaffiliated applicants, we should increase networking opportunities during local, regional, and national meetings.

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Plastic Surgery Match Trends in 2022

Cited by 9 publications

References 5 publications

Having Social Media among Integrated Plastic Surgery Applicants: Is It Needed to Match?

Having Social Media among Integrated Plastic Surgery Applicants: Is It Needed to Match?

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Plastic Surgery

Identifying Barriers Faced by Applicants without a Home Residency Program when Matching into Plastic Surgery

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