ArticleJournal of graduate medical education2016
Analysis of Unmatched Orthopaedic Residency Applicants: Options After the Match.
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14 citing papers in PubMed.
- The experiences and support needs of applicants who go unmatched to genetic counseling graduate programs: An exploratory qualitative study.Journal of genetic counseling · 2024Article
- Factors influencing the selection criteria of Saudi board orthopedic surgery applicants: a national survey of program directors.BMC medical education · 2024Article
- Understanding Options for the Unmatched Urology Applicant.Current urology reports · 2023Review
- The Impact of COVID-19 on the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Match.Surgery journal (New York, N.Y.) · 2022Article
- Routes to Residency: A National Survey Demonstrating the Pathways to Become a Plastic Surgeon.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2022Article
- Gap Year Research Fellowship Opportunities for Medical Students Interested in Orthopaedic Surgery.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2021Article
- A Transitional Year Residency Program Provides Innovative Solutions for Unmatched Medical Students.Journal of graduate medical education · 2021Article
- Analysis of Reapplications to Integrated and Independent Plastic Surgery Residency.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2021Article
- Reimagining the Path of an Unmatched Orthopaedic Residency Application: A Survey of Program Directors.JB & JS open accessReview
- When (Almost) Everyone is Above Average: A Critical Analysis of American Orthopaedic Association Committee of Residency Directors Standardized Letters of Recommendation.JB & JS open accessReview
- The Fate of Unmatched Orthopaedic Applicants: Risk Factors and Outcomes.JB & JS open accessReview
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- Navigating Failure to Match in Orthopaedic Surgery: A Guide for Mentors.JB & JS open accessReview
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Abstract
backgroundOrthopaedic surgery is one of the most competitive specialties, resulting in many applicants going unmatched. Many unmatched applicants pursue a preliminary internship or research fellowship, but whether these activities make them more successful in subsequent match cycles has not been studied.
objectiveTo determine the effectiveness of activities during the intervening period on match success in a subsequent cycle.
methodsAfter reviewing rank order lists for our program and National Resident Matching Program correspondence from 1994 to 2013, we identified 198 of 1216 ranked applicants (16.3%) who did not initially match. Of these, 57 applicants who matched through the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program did not reapply to orthopaedics or trained overseas.
resultsOf 141 reapplicants, 56 matched into orthopaedic surgery, with 87.5% (P < .001) matching at a program in the same region where they had either completed their medical degree or postgraduate year, and 37.5% matching at their home institution (P < .001). Successful reapplicants after a research fellowship had a significantly higher number of publications than unsuccessful reapplicants (P < .05). There was no significant difference in success after research or internship (P = .80) and no significant difference in success rates for US versus international reapplicants (P = .43).
conclusionsSuccess of reapplication into orthopaedic surgery may be less dependent on the route taken during the interim period, and more dependent on developing relationships with faculty at a local or regional institution.
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