Trends in Urology Residency Applications: Results From The Society of Academic Urologists Program Director Survey From 2022 to 2024

IF 2.1 3区医学 Q2 UROLOGY & NEPHROLOGY

Urology Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI:10.1016/j.urology.2024.12.015

Michael Creswell , Kirsten Greene , Lee Richstone , Simone Thavaseelan , Erica Traxel , Aaron Tverye , Casey Kowalik , Gina Badalato , Thomas Jarrett , Kate Kraft , Mathew Sorensen , Moben Mirza

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Abstract

Objective

To provide a cross-sectional view of the current opinions surrounding the urology match by analyzing data from the annual Society of Academic Urologists Program Director Surveys conducted between 2022 and 2024.

Methods

Data collected through surveys distributed to all urology program directors (PD) consisting of questions covering program demographics, applicant selection criteria, preference signals (PS), virtual interviews (VI), and other relevant topics.

Results

89, 90, and 89 PD participated in the surveys for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively. The analysis revealed shifts in application review criteria, with increased emphasis on subinternship performance, letters of recommendation, and USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge scores. PS were widely adopted and viewed positively by PD, with a majority supporting the continuation in a large-volume format. VI were met with mixed sentiments, with concerns raised about their effectiveness in assessing candidates and replicating in-person experiences. However, they were recognized for their potential to level the playing field.

Conclusion

This study underscores the evolving landscape of urology resident match. The adoption of VI, PS, and other changes co-occurring in medical education have altered the means through which applicants have been historically assessed. The findings highlight the need for ongoing feedback and transparency to ensure equitable practices for both applicants and residency programs.

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泌尿外科住院医师申请趋势：来自学术泌尿科医师协会项目主任调查的结果，从2022年到2024年。

目的：通过分析美国学术泌尿科医师协会（Society of Academic urolosts）在2022年至2024年间进行的年度项目主任调查数据，对当前泌尿科匹配的观点进行横断面分析。方法：通过调查收集的数据分发给所有泌尿外科项目主任，包括项目人口统计、申请人选择标准、偏好信号、虚拟访谈和其他相关主题。结果：在2022年、2023年和2024年，分别有89名、90名和89名项目主管参与了调查。分析揭示了申请审查标准的变化，越来越强调实习表现、推荐信和USMLE第二步临床知识分数。偏好信号被广泛采用，并得到项目主管的积极评价，大多数人支持以大容量形式继续下去。人们对虚拟面试的看法不一，有人担心虚拟面试在评估候选人和复制亲身经历方面的有效性。然而，他们被认为具有创造公平竞争环境的潜力。结论：本研究强调了泌尿外科住院医师匹配的发展前景。采用虚拟面试、偏好信号和医学教育中共同发生的其他变化，改变了过去对申请人进行评估的方式。调查结果强调了持续反馈和透明度的必要性，以确保申请人和住院医师项目的公平做法。

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Urology 医学-泌尿学与肾脏学

CiteScore

3.30

自引率

9.50%

发文量

716

审稿时长

59 days

期刊介绍： Urology is a monthly, peer–reviewed journal primarily for urologists, residents, interns, nephrologists, and other specialists interested in urology The mission of Urology®, the "Gold Journal," is to provide practical, timely, and relevant clinical and basic science information to physicians and researchers practicing the art of urology worldwide. Urology® publishes original articles relating to adult and pediatric clinical urology as well as to clinical and basic science research. Topics in Urology® include pediatrics, surgical oncology, radiology, pathology, erectile dysfunction, infertility, incontinence, transplantation, endourology, andrology, female urology, reconstructive surgery, and medical oncology, as well as relevant basic science issues. Special features include rapid communication of important timely issues, surgeon''s workshops, interesting case reports, surgical techniques, clinical and basic science review articles, guest editorials, letters to the editor, book reviews, and historical articles in urology.