PubMed-Indexed Research Productivity of Students Matching at Top Urology Programs: 2017-2020

Warren, Christopher J.; Wisener, John; Chang, Chrystal; Abdelmalek, George; Gad, Bishoy; Nadkarni, Shree; Dhruva, Vishal; Ward, Brittany; Patel, N.; Sadeghi‐Nejad, Hossein; Weiss, Robert

doi:10.1016/j.urology.2020.06.049

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“…In this study, we strove to quantify the PubMed-indexed research productivity of successful urology applicants at the top 50 urology residencies in the last three application cycles. We expected to find an increase in the average number of PubMed-indexed publications in comparison to the results of Warren et al (2020).…”

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confidence: 81%

“…The data were then compared between the three application cycles and found to have non-normally distributed results. Our findings were then compared to those captured by Warren et al [3]. The study received IRB approval from Freeman Health System, Joplin, MO.…”

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confidence: 94%

“…A recent study showed that since the outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the most important factors in terms of applicant assessments have been letters of recommendation on rotations, urology clerkship grades, research experience, and visa status of the applicant [2]. Warren et al (2020) have quantified the PubMed-indexed research productivity of medical students who matched at the top 50 urology residency programs from 2017 to 2020 [3]. Since then, applicants have had to face the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to the complete cancellation of audition rotations for the 2020 residency application cycle and limitations being imposed on rotations for the 2021 cycle.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Evaluating PubMed-Indexed Publications of Applicants Successfully Matching into the Top 50 Urology Residency Programs in the 2021-2023 Cycles

Mirza¹,

Williamson²,

Mirza³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Background and objectiveUrology residency match occurs through the American Urological Association (AUA), and hence information about the success of applicants in finding a match is not readily available. The average number of publications a successful urology applicant has when applying for residency is unknown. In light of this, we conducted this study to examine the number of PubMed-indexed research projects involving US senior medical students who successfully matched into the top 50 urology residency programs in the 2021, 2022, and 2023 match cycles. We also assessed these applicants based on their medical schools and gender. MethodsDoximity Residency Navigator was used to generate the top 50 residency programs as sorted by reputation. Newly matched residents were found using program Twitter accounts and residency program websites. PubMed was queried for peer-reviewed publications of incoming interns. ResultsThe average number of publications across all incoming interns in the three years was 3.65. The average number of urology-specific publications was 1.86 and that of first-author urology publications was 1.11. The median number of total publications for matched applicants was 2, and applicants with a total of five publications were in the 75th percentile for research productivity. ConclusionA successful applicant had two PubMed-indexed urology papers on average and also had a urology-specific first-author paper in the cycles we surveyed. There has been an increase in publications per applicant when comparing the results to previous application cycles, which can be attributed to post-pandemic changes.

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Evaluating PubMed-Indexed Publications of Applicants Successfully Matching into the Top 50 Urology Residency Programs in the 2021-2023 Cycles

Mirza¹,

Williamson²,

Mirza³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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“…However, when looking at students that did not attend a top 20 medical school, the mean number of total publications and second author publications was higher for interns in the class of 2022 compared with the class of 2017 (total number of publications p ¼ 0.007; total second author publications p ¼ 0.02) (►Fig. 2).…”

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Current Trends of Research Productivity among Students Matching at Top Ophthalmology Programs

Zhou

Srinivasan

Nadkarni

et al. 2022

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

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Importance San Francisco Match publishes no data on the research output of matched applicants to an ophthalmology residency. Objective The aim of this study was to examine the temporal trends in publication volume by medical students who successfully matched into a top ophthalmology residency. Methods This retrospective case series compared all residents in the top 30 ophthalmology residency programs from the class of 2022 and 2017. Publication volume from before September 15th of the residents' fourth year of medical school was recorded using PubMed and Google Scholar. We recorded total number of publications (any authorship), first/second author publications, and ophthalmology-specific publications. Using Welch's t-test, publication volumes were statistically compared against all others. Results One-hundred sixty-one residents from the class of 2022 and 145 residents from the class of 2017 were included. Total publications per matched applicant (mean ± standard deviation) were 3.04 ± 0.35 for the class of 2022 and 1.67 ± 0.23 for the class of 2017. Mean publications in ophthalmology journals were 1.07 ± 0.20 (2022) and 0.58 ± 0.13 (2017); mean first author publications were 1.00 ± 0.13 (2022) and 0.64 ± 0.11 (2017) and mean second author publications were 0.70 ± 0.10 (2022) and 0.37 ± 0.06 (2017). Research productivity in all four metrics (total, ophthalmology journals, first author, and second author publications) was significantly higher for the class of 2022 than the class of 2017 (p = 0.001; p = 0.03; p = 0.03; p = 0.02, respectively) supporting the trend of increasing research output among students. Applicants with PhD degrees had statistically more total and first author publications in 2017 (p = 0.01; p = 0.045), but only more first author publications in 2022 (p = 0.01). International applicants produced significantly more total publications in 2022 (p < 0.001). Conclusions Overall, after a 5-year period, the authors found matched applicants had significantly increased publications compared with those at the beginning of the period. We also identified several applicant factors that may have variable effects on research publication. This analysis emphasizes the growing importance of research in the match process and can help future applicants navigate the ophthalmology match.

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“…While these studies provide valuable insight, a longitudinal approach considering other influential variables to future academic success may add clarity and depth to previous findings within the literature. 26,28,29 Our primary aim was to assess whether a relationship exists between research productivity (as measured by peerreviewed publication output) and future publication output, fellowship training, or academic achievement (as measured by the h-index). We also investigated whether graduates who conducted research before or during residency were more likely to pursue a fellowship or a career associated with academia.…”

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Scholarly Research Productivity among Otolaryngology Residency Graduates and its Relationship to Future Academic Achievement

Johnson

Corcoran

Ferrell

et al. 2021

Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol

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Objective: Scholastic activity through research involvement is a fundamental aspect of a physician’s training and may have a significant influence on future academic success. Here, we explore publication rates before, during, and after otolaryngology residency training and whether publication efforts correlate with future academic achievement. Methods: This cross-sectional analysis included a random sample of 50 otolaryngology residency programs. From these programs, we assembled a list of residents graduating from the years in 2013, 2014, and 2015. Using SCOPUS, PubMed, and Google Scholar, we compiled the publications for each graduate, and data were extracted in an independent, double-blinded fashion. Results: We included 32 otolaryngology residency programs representing 249 residents in this analysis. Graduates published a mean of 1.3 (SD = 2.7) articles before residency, 3.5 (SD = 4.3) during residency, and 5.3 (SD = 9.3) after residency. Residents who pursued a fellowship had more total publications ( t247 = −6.1, P < .001) and more first author publications ( t247 = −5.4, P < .001) than residents without fellowship training. Graduates who chose a career in academic medicine had a higher number of mean total publications ( t247 = −8.2, P < .001) and first author publications ( t247 = −7.9, P < .001) than those who were not in academic medicine. There was a high positive correlation between residency program size and publications during residency ( r = 0.76). Conclusion: Research productivity correlated with a number of characteristics such as future fellowship training, the pursuit of an academic career, and overall h-index in this study.

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PubMed-Indexed Research Productivity of Students Matching at Top Urology Programs: 2017-2020

Cited by 18 publications

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Evaluating PubMed-Indexed Publications of Applicants Successfully Matching into the Top 50 Urology Residency Programs in the 2021-2023 Cycles

Evaluating PubMed-Indexed Publications of Applicants Successfully Matching into the Top 50 Urology Residency Programs in the 2021-2023 Cycles

Current Trends of Research Productivity among Students Matching at Top Ophthalmology Programs

Scholarly Research Productivity among Otolaryngology Residency Graduates and its Relationship to Future Academic Achievement

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