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ArticleAesthetic plastic surgery2024

Rise Above the Competition: How Do Plastic Surgery Residency Applicants with NCAA Experience Fare in the Residency Match?

Ellen C Shaffrey, Armin Edalatpour, Peter J Nicksic, Zeeda H Nkana, Brett F Michelotti, Ahmed M Afifi

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Article in Aesthetic plastic surgery, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Ellen C ShaffreyDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, 600 Highland Ave. CSC G5/361, Madison, WI, 53792, USA.
Armin EdalatpourDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, 600 Highland Ave. CSC G5/361, Madison, WI, 53792, USA.
Peter J NicksicDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, 600 Highland Ave. CSC G5/361, Madison, WI, 53792, USA.
Zeeda H NkanaSchool of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, USA.
Brett F MichelottiDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, 600 Highland Ave. CSC G5/361, Madison, WI, 53792, USA.
Ahmed M AfifiDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, 600 Highland Ave. CSC G5/361, Madison, WI, 53792, USA. afifi@surgery.wisc.edu.ORCID 0000-0002-6362-7455
UW Health University Hospital · USUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe integrated plastic surgery residency match continues to be highly competitive. Every year, some candidates are former NCAA athletes. While it is challenging to balance academic and athletic responsibilities, participation in NCAA sports may be predictive of continued success.

objectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the impact of participation in collegiate athletics on applicant anticipated rank and academic success.

methodsAll applications received from 2017 to 2020 at a single institution were reviewed for participation in NCAA athletics (Division I-III). Our primary outcome of interest was applicant anticipated rank by letter of reference writers. Applications were also examined for demographic information, membership in AOA, number of research publications, and USMLE board certification examination scores.

resultsAfter reviewing 885 applications, 61 applicants (6.89%) were former NCAA athletes. Former NCAA involvement was associated with the highest effect on anticipated ranking (- 0.22, p=0.001). Former NCAA involvement demonstrated the highest odds of receiving an anticipated ranking in the top 5 (OR 1.83, p=0.025). We found no significant difference in research productivity between the two groups, including first authorships or USMLE Step 1 board certification exam scores. A significant difference was seen in race distribution, with forty-five (80.4%) of athlete applicants identifying as Caucasian, while 430 (56.5%) of non-athletes identified as Caucasian (p=0.012).

conclusionFormer athletes applying to become integrated plastic surgery residents overcome the challenges of balancing athletic and academic pursuits with a higher anticipated rank in the integrated plastic surgery match while having comparable academic achievement. Former collegiate athletes have demonstrated greater success in and after residency. Former NCAA participation demonstrated the highest odds of receiving a top-5 rank. Former NCAA applicants showed no difference in academic productivity LEVEL OF EVIDENCE V: Case series study. This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors   www.springer.com/00266 .

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Internship and ResidencySurgery, PlasticAdultAthletesFemaleHumansMalePersonnel SelectionRetrospective StudiesSportsUnited StatesAcademic successIntegrated plastic surgery residency applicationNCAA athletePlastic surgeryResidency

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PMID37500905
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