Resident Selection Protocols in Plastic Surgery: A National Survey of Plastic Surgery Program Directors

摘要: Background: With the transition of many plastic surgery training programs from traditional to integrated/coordinated model, critical evaluation process by which medical students are selected for residency is needed. To increase understanding this and improve manner in candidates vetted, a survey study was designed. Methods: A 29-question online designed discern desired qualities regarding resident selection, interview processes, participation, program director satisfaction with current process. This sent all 49 directors United States. Results: Forty-three (87.8 percent) responded. High-quality letters recommendation (author substance) performance on subinternship rotations interviews were considered most important selecting residents. Candidates' rank order list position be indicative quality, but responses varied. Forty-two 43 reported that their own residents participate and/or selection Overall, only 43.2 percent respondents found adequate identifying potential problems. Furthermore, 39.5 have dismissed academic or ethical reasons within last 10 years. Conclusions: Residency relatively subjective, unstandardized Because school not always ultimate it imperative protocols who will likely become successful resident. number dissatisfied process, better systems would beneficial.