Publication misrepresentation among otolaryngology residency applicants

Abstract

Misrepresentation of research experience exists among otolaryngology residency applicants. ERAS should develop standardized definitions for publication statuses to help reduce inadvertent misrepresentation.

Nationwide study of publication misrepresentation in applicants to residency

“…Previous studies of applicants to psychiatry, general surgery, ophthalmology and otolaryngology residency programmes showed significantly higher rates of misrepresentation in IMGs . However, the inverse was true in the present study.…”

Unverifiable Publications in Otolaryngology Residency Applications

“…12 A recent publication by Beswick et al 13 looked at misrepresentation among otolaryngology applicants to a residency program and found that 9.8% of residents (17/173) misrepresented 22 of 432 journal publications (5.1%).…”

Miss Manners for social networking: a new role for medical librarians

“…Is there any relationship between medical students' lack of concern about online images and the problem of misrepresenting publishing credits in applications for residency programs [24][25][26][27] . In a case-control study, they found that disciplinary action by a medical board was strongly associated with prior unprofessional behavior in medical school.…”