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ArticleJournal of graduate medical education2020

Relationship Between Scholarly Activity and Postgraduate Career Choice: A Bibliometric Analysis of the 2017 Diplomates of the American Board of Dermatology.

Anthony K Guzman, Alexandra K Rzepecki, Gary D Lewis, Yevgeniy Balagula, Beth N McLellan

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Anthony K Guzman
Alexandra K Rzepecki
Gary D Lewis
Yevgeniy Balagula
Beth N McLellan

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Abstract

backgroundScholarly productivity is an assessment metric for dermatology residents and faculty. How the bibliometric h-index, a publicly available metric that incorporates the quantity and quality of publications, relates to early career choices of dermatologists has not been investigated.

objectiveWe determined the h-indices of the 2017 diplomates of the American Board of Dermatology to ascertain its association with career choice.

methodsA cross-sectional analysis was performed using the published list of the 2017 diplomates. Gender and PhD status were compiled. The Scopus database was queried for publications and h-indices. The primary outcome was the pursuit of an academic position, nonacademic position, or fellowship after board certification.

resultsAmong 475 (96%) diplomates, the median (range) h-index was 2 (0-14). Those with MD and PhD degrees had greater h-indices (6.4 ± 3.1 vs. 2.3 ± 2.3,

conclusionsThe h-index quantifies academic productivity and may predict early career choices in dermatology.

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BibliometricsCareer ChoiceAcademic SuccessCross-Sectional StudiesDermatologyFaculty, MedicalFellowships and ScholarshipsFemaleHumansMale

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PMID32879686
PMCPMC7450752

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