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Results of the 2016 NRMP Program Director SurveySpecialties Matching Service

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October 2016

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Introduction .................................................................................................................................................... 1 Response rates ................................................................................................................................................. 2 All Specialties................................................................................................................................................. 3 Charts for Individual Specialties Abdominal Transplant Surgery ..................................................................................................................... 12 Adolescent Medicine ..................................................................................................................................... 21 Allergy and Immunology .............................................................................................................................. 30 Cardiovascular Disease ................................................................................................................................. 39 Child and Adolescent Psychiatry ................................................................................................................. 48 Colon and Rectal Surgery ............................................................................................................................. 57 Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics ........................................................................................................... 66 Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism ................................................................................................... 75 Female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery .................................................................................... 84 Gastroenterology ........................................................................................................................................... 93 Geriatric Medicine ..................................................................................................................................... 102 Gynecologic Oncology ............................................................................................................................... 111 Hand Surgery ............................................................................................................................................. 120 Hematology and Oncology ......................................................................................................................... 129 Hospice and Palliative Medicine ................................................................................................................. 138 Infectious Disease ....................................................................................................................................... 147 Interventional Radiology ............................................................................................................................ 156 Maternal-Fetal Medicine ............................................................................................................................. 165 Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine ...................................................................................................................... 174 Nephrology.................................................................................................................................................. 183 Neuroradiology .......................................................................................................................................... 192 Obstetric Anesthesiology ........................................................................................................................... 201 Pain Medicine ............................................................................................................................................. 210 Pediatric Anesthesiology ............................................................................................................................ 219 Pediatric Cardiology .................................................................................................................................. 228 Pediatric Critical Care Medicine ................................................................................................................ 237 Pediatric Emergency Medicine .................................................................................................................. 246 Pediatric Endocrinology .............................................................................................................................. 255 Pediatric Gastroenterology ......................................................................................................................... 264 Pediatric Hematology/Oncology ................................................................................................................ 273 Pediatric Hospital Medicine ....................................................................................................................... 282 Pediatric Infectious Diseases ...................................................................................................................... 291 Pediatric Nephrology ................................................................................................................................. 300 Pediatric Pulmonology ............................................................................................................................... 309 Pediatric Rheumatology ............................................................................................................................. 318 Pediatric Surgery ........................................................................................................................................ 327 Psychosomatic Medicine ............................................................................................................................. 336 Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine ......................................................................................... 345 Reproductive Endocrinology ...................................................................................................................... 354 Rheumatology ............................................................................................................................................. 363 Sleep Medicine ............................................................................................................................................ 372 Sports Medicine ......................................................................................................................................... 381 Surgical Critical Care ................................................................................................................................. 390 Thoracic Surgery ......................................................................................................................................... 399 Vascular Neurology .................................................................................................................................... 408 Vascular Surgery ......................................................................................................................................... 417

Table of Contents

Introduction

1NRMP Program Director Survey, Specialties Matching Service, 2016

In May 2016, the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) conducted its first survey of the directors of all programs participating in the Specialties Matching Service®. The primary purpose of the survey was to shed light on the factors that program directors use to (1) select applicants to interview and (2) rank applicants for their Fellowship Match. This survey is based largely on the Program Director Survey conducted for the Main Residency Match®.

The survey solicited information on: the factors used for both interview selection and for ranking applicants, the number of applications received, screened, and reviewed, as well as the number of interview invitations extended

and the number of applicants interviewed, whether the program typically interviews and ranks specific applicant groups, use of test scores in considering which applicants to interview and rank, dedicated time for research, and challenges faced by programs in recruting applicants to their specialty.

The survey was sent to 3,807 fellowship program directors and 1,474 responses were received for a 38.7 percent response rate. Response rates among specialties ranged from 0 percent (Oncology, 6 recipients and 0 responses) to 62.7 percent (Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 67 recipients and 42 responses). Specialties for which 10 or more fellowship program directors responded are included in this report. Response rates are listed in the table on the next page. Readers also should keep in mind that Fellowship Matches are conducted throughout the year and that some Match Days occur as long as one year prior to the start of training.

Results are presented for all subspecialties combined and by specialty. Specialty-specific results are included for selected items from the survey. Most graphs display responses to individual survey questions, and numbers of responses are presented. For graphs displaying data from multiple survey questions, the N's are shown. Graphs are suppressed for questions with fewer than three responses.

The NRMP hopes program directors and applicants find these data useful in discussions about and preparation for subspecialty training. _______________The NRMP's data reporting and research activities are guided by its Data Release and Research Committee. NRMP data and reports can be found at: www.nrmp.org/match-data/.

Specialty Surveys Sent Number Responding Response RateAbdominal Transplant Surgery 55 20 36.4%Adolescent Medicine 24 15 62.5%Allergy and Immunology 74 22 29.7%Cardiovascular Disease 185 57 30.8%Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 103 42 40.8%Colon and Rectal Surgery 53 18 34.0%Developmental‐Behavioral Pediatrics 34 16 47.1%Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism 122 51 41.8%Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery 45 16 35.6%Gastroenterology 151 54 35.8%Geriatric Medicine 130 45 34.6%Gynecologic Oncology 41 10 24.4%Hand Surgery 79 34 43.0%Hematology and Oncology 130 48 36.9%Hospice and Pall iative Medicine 106 42 39.6%Infectious Disease 133 59 44.4%Interventional Radiology 81 30 37.0%Maternal‐Fetal Medicine 73 26 35.6%Neonatal‐Perinatal Medicine 91 48 52.7%Nephrology 135 45 33.3%Neuroradiology 73 25 34.2%Obstetric Anesthesiology 25 10 40.0%Pain Medicine 84 21 25.0%Pediatric Anesthesiology 51 24 47.1%Pediatric Cardiology 55 28 50.9%Pediatric Critical Care Medicine 63 35 55.6%Pediatric Emergency Medicine 71 32 45.1%Pediatric Endocrinology 55 23 41.8%Pediatric Gastroenterology 54 23 42.6%Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 67 42 62.7%Pediatric Hospital Medicine 29 12 41.4%Pediatric Infectious Diseases 51 29 56.9%Pediatric Nephrology 41 17 41.5%Pediatric Pulmonology 46 20 43.5%Pediatric Rheumatology 28 10 35.7%Pediatric Surgery 37 12 32.4%Psychosomatic Medicine 50 17 34.0%Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine 136 58 42.6%Reproductive Endocrinology 34 12 35.3%Rheumatology 108 52 48.1%Sleep Medicine 67 26 38.8%Sports Medicine 143 62 43.4%Surgical Critical Care 101 36 35.6%Thoracic Surgery 58 18 31.0%Vascular Neurology 72 26 36.1%Vascular Surgery 92 24 26.1%All other 271 82 30.3%

Total 3,807 1,474 38.7%

Response Rates


All Specialties Combined

Table 1 All SpecialtiesGeneral Information

4,036

9,320

9,893

Number of programs in the Match

Number of positions in the Match

Number of applicants ranking specialty

38.7%Response rate

Appointment Years

Number of responses 1,474

Match Information*

* Source: NRMP Data Warehouse

2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

3,674

8,503

9,538

3,552

8,243

9,297


100% 50% 0%

90%87%86%84%82%80%76%75%74%74%72%70%69%69%66%65%65%62%61%59%57%56%55%52%51%51%50%45%42%40%38%38%38%

36%31%26%22%20%19%14%

Letters of recommendation in fellowship specialty

Residency performance evaluation (Program Director letter)

Reputation of residency program

Demonstrated involvement and perceived interest in research

Perceived commitment to specialty

Personal statement

Perceived interest in program

Evidence of professionalism and ethics

USMLE Step 1/COMLEX Level 1 score

Peer reviewed publications/authored textbook chapters

USMLE Step 2 CK/COMLEX Level 2 CE score

Leadership qualities

Personal prior professional knowledge of the applicant

Oral presentations/poster presentations/speaking engagements

Applicant was a resident in a core program at same institution

Pass USMLE Step 2 CS/COMLEX Level 2 PE

Any failed attempt in USMLE/COMLEX


Interest in academic career

Residency program setting (univ.‐based vs. comm.‐based)

Clinical/laboratory research experience

Awards or special honors in medical school

Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) membership

Other life experience

Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE/Dean's Letter)

Graduate of highly‐regarded medical school

Visa status*

Volunteer/extracurricular experiences

Awarded grant money for research

Grades in medical school

Lack of gaps in medical education

Medical school class ranking/quartile

Applicant was flagged with Match violation by the NRMP

Electives at your fellowship site

Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) membership

Residency class ranking/quartile

Fluency in language spoken by your patient population

In‐Training Examination (ITE)

Residency program size

Having finished another fellowship

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4.54.54.03.94.53.94.34.63.73.83.84.24.23.84.13.94.33.84.23.93.83.43.73.73.53.74.13.63.63.43.73.44.73.73.63.93.73.93.62.9

All SpecialtiesPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=1,228) Percent Citing Factor Average Rating

¹ Ratings on a scale from 1 (not at all important) to 5 (very important).* International Medical Graduates only

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NRMP Program Director Survey, Specialties Matching Service, 2016

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Interactions with faculty during interview and visitInterpersonal skills

Letters of recommendation in fellowship specialtyInteractions with house staff during interview and visit

Perceived commitment to specialtyFeedback from current residents and fellows

Perceived interest in programDemonstrated involvement and perceived interest in research

Reputation of residency programResidency performance evaluation (Program Director letter)

Evidence of professionalism and ethicsPersonal statement

Personal prior professional knowledge of the applicantLeadership qualities

Peer reviewed publications/authored textbook chaptersInterest in academic career

Applicant was a resident in a core program at same institutionUSMLE Step 1/COMLEX Level 1 score

USMLE Step 2 CK/COMLEX Level 2 CE scoreAny failed attempt in USMLE/COMLEX

Passing USMLE Step 2 CS/COMLEX Level 2 PEClinical/laboratory research experience

USMLE Step 3/COMLEX Level 3 scoreOral presentations/poster presentations/speaking engagements

Residency program setting (univ.‐based vs. comm.‐based)Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) membership

Other life experienceMedical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE/Dean's Letter)

Second interview/visitAwards or special honors in medical school

Visa status*Applicant was flagged with Match violation by the NRMP

Graduate of highly‐regarded medical schoolElectives at your fellowship site

Awarded grant money for researchVolunteer/extracurricular experiencesMedical school class ranking/quartile

Lack of gaps in medical educationGrades in medical school

Residency class ranking/quartileFluency in language spoken by your patient population

Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) membershipResidency program size

In‐Training Examination (ITE)Second interview/visit


All SpecialtiesPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Ranking Applicants(N=1,164)

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4.94.84.54.74.64.74.54.04.04.44.74.04.34.44.04.34.13.83.94.33.94.03.93.94.03.83.83.74.13.64.24.83.94.13.83.93.53.93.53.93.93.83.74.04.13.4

Average RatingPercent Citing Factor

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All SpecialtiesPrograms That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

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IQR* of USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK Scores Programs Consider When Granting Interviews

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USMLE Step 2 CKUSMLE Step 1USMLE Step 2 CKUSMLE Step 1

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COMLEX-USA Level 2-PE*

N=873 N=872

N=868 N=853

* Osteopathic applicants only

All SpecialtiesPrograms That Use USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skill (CS), Step 3, and COMLEX-USA Scores* When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

N=1,197 N=1,179

Percentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 2 CS and Step 3 Scores

Percentage of Programs That Use COMLEX-USA Level 1 and Level 2-CE Scores

Percentage of Programs That Use COMLEX-USA Level 2-PE and Level 3 Scores

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All SpecialtiesPrograms That Use Core Specialty Certifying Examination When Considering Applicants for Interview

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39.5%Optional

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Program Requirement onDedicated Time for Research

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Average Percentage of Accredited Positions Offered Outside ofthe Match

N=1,442 N=1,352 N=322 N=202 N=181

All SpecialtiesProgram Positions

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All SpecialtiesDedicated Time for Research

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All SpecialtiesInterviews and Applications

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Average Percentage of Applicants Rejected and Reviewed

N=1,307 N=1,312N=1,338 N=1,338 N=1,339

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Percentage of Programs that Typically Interview and Rank Each Applicant Type

N=1,269

29% of all programs consider all applicant groups

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Ranking

Frequency of Programs Interviewing and Ranking Candidates

n=1,210n=1,241

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Interview Invitations Sent and Interviews Conducted

3% 6% 6% 3% 2% 1% 3%9%

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N=1,185

Figure 8


All SpecialtiesNumber of Years as Program Director

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We consider those applicants on an individual basis

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We favor those applicants

Other

All SpecialtiesPotential Challenges in Recruiting Applicants to Your Specialty

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Not enough applicants in the specialty

Undesirable income potential as a practicing physician

Undesirable work/life balance as a practicing physician

Long or irregular work hours required by specialty

Fellowship Match scheduled at inconvenient time of year

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2.7

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Average rating on a scale of 5 (1=least challenging; 5=most challenging)n=1,117

22.3%Less than 3

24.0%3 to 5

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15.2%More than 15

At Any Fellowship Program

26.7%Less than 3

25.9%3 to 5

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10.2%11 to 15

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At Current Fellowship Program

n=1,122

n=1,266 n=1,216

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Figure 10 All SpecialtiesApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past but Did Not Match

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Abdominal Transplant Surgery

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Abdominal Transplant SurgeryGeneral Information

Table 1

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36.4%Response rate

Appointment Years

Number of responses 20

Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

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81

62

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Figure-1Abdominal Transplant SurgeryPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=14)



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Abdominal Transplant SurgeryPrograms That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

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Percentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 1 Score

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Abdominal Transplant SurgeryApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Abdominal Transplant SurgeryYears as Program Director Figure-11


Adolescent Medicine


Adolescent MedicineGeneral Information

Table 1

24

31

29




62.5%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

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Adolescent MedicineApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Adolescent MedicineYears as Program Director Figure-11


Allergy and Immunology


Allergy and ImmunologyGeneral Information

Table 1

86

137

151




29.7%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

82

126

155

81

132

179


Figure-1Allergy and ImmunologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=14)



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Figure-2



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Figure-4

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Allergy and ImmunologyApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Allergy and ImmunologyYears as Program Director Figure-11


Cardiovascular Disease


Cardiovascular DiseaseGeneral Information

Table 1

193

844

1,108




30.8%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

187

835

1,142

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Figure-1Cardiovascular DiseasePercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=48)



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Cardiovascular DiseaseYears as Program Director Figure-11


Child and Adolescent Psychiatry


Child and Adolescent PsychiatryGeneral Information

Table 1

107

340

309




40.8%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

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Figure-1Child and Adolescent PsychiatryPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=33)



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Child and Adolescent PsychiatryYears as Program Director Figure-11


Colon and Rectal Surgery


Colon and Rectal SurgeryGeneral Information

Table 1

54

93

110




34.0%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

55

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110

54

92

128


Figure-1Colon and Rectal SurgeryPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=17)



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3.54.23.54.14.02.7

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Colon and Rectal SurgeryApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Colon and Rectal SurgeryYears as Program Director Figure-11


Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics


Developmental-Behavioral PediatricsGeneral Information

Table 1

36

48

28




47.1%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

33

41

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29

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Figure-1Developmental-Behavioral PediatricsPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=14)



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Figure-2



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Figure-3


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Developmental-Behavioral PediatricsPrograms Positions Figure-6

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Developmental-Behavioral PediatricsApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Developmental-Behavioral PediatricsYears as Program Director Figure-11


Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism


Endocrinology, Diabetes, and MetabolismGeneral Information

Table 1

136

270

325




41.8%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

134

271

324

128

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Figure-1Endocrinology, Diabetes, and MetabolismPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=45)



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Figure-4

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Figure-5

Endocrinology, Diabetes, and MetabolismPrograms Positions Figure-6

Endocrinology, Diabetes, and MetabolismDedicated Time for Research Figure-7


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Endocrinology, Diabetes, and MetabolismYears as Program Director Figure-11


Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery


Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery General Information

Table 1

48

54

77




35.6%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

53

58

77

50

55

61


Figure-1Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Percentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=12)



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Figure-2



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Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Programs That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-3


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Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Percentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skill (CS), Step 3, and COMLEX-USA Scores* When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-4

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Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Programs That Use Core Specialty Certifying Examination When Considering Applicants for Interview

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Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Programs Positions Figure-6

Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Dedicated Time for Research Figure-7


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Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Applicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Years as Program Director Figure-11


Gastroenterology


GastroenterologyGeneral Information

Table 1

179

466

718




35.8%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

181

464

717

173

461

703


Figure-1GastroenterologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=43)



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4.54.54.34.14.33.54.34.54.14.14.24.14.04.13.94.34.64.24.34.33.93.73.74.13.83.84.63.93.63.64.03.84.83.73.54.33.63.33.33.5

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GastroenterologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Ranking Applicants(N=43)

Figure-2



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GastroenterologyPercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skill (CS), Step 3, and COMLEX-USA Scores* When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-4

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GastroenterologyPrograms Positions Figure-6

GastroenterologyDedicated Time for Research Figure-7


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GastroenterologyApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

GastroenterologyYears as Program Director Figure-11


Geriatric Medicine


Geriatric MedicineGeneral Information

Table 1

137

385

213




34.6%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

126

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109

297

132


Figure-1Geriatric MedicinePercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=42)



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Figure-2



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Geriatric MedicinePrograms That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-3


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Geriatric MedicinePercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skill (CS), Step 3, and COMLEX-USA Scores* When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-4

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Geriatric MedicinePrograms Positions Figure-6

Geriatric MedicineDedicated Time for Research Figure-7


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Geriatric MedicineApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Geriatric MedicineYears as Program Director Figure-11


Gynecologic Oncology


Gynecologic OncologyGeneral Information

Table 1

41

56

80




24.4%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

44

52

91

40

53

87


Figure-1Gynecologic OncologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=9)



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4.84.04.34.44.73.54.04.63.64.13.64.45.04.03.53.54.83.64.54.44.43.53.43.62.83.84.53.83.03.04.04.04.85.03.73.5

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Gynecologic OncologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Ranking Applicants(N=9)

Figure-2



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Gynecologic OncologyPrograms That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-3


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Gynecologic OncologyPercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skill (CS), Step 3, and COMLEX-USA Scores* When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-4

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Gynecologic OncologyPrograms That Use Core Specialty Certifying Examination When Considering Applicants for Interview

Figure-5

Gynecologic OncologyPrograms Positions Figure-6

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Gynecologic OncologyApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Gynecologic OncologyYears as Program Director Figure-11


Hand Surgery


Hand SurgeryGeneral Information

Table 1

82

168

199




43.0%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

83

166

173

80

160

205


Figure-1Hand SurgeryPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=33)



1 2 3 4 5

4.74.53.84.04.33.94.34.73.53.73.44.43.93.63.83.94.13.44.13.83.73.33.33.93.43.04.33.83.23.13.73.34.84.03.43.73.43.23.32.4

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Hand SurgeryPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Ranking Applicants(N=33)

Figure-2



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Hand SurgeryPrograms That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-3


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Hand SurgeryPercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skill (CS), Step 3, and COMLEX-USA Scores* When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-4

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Hand SurgeryPrograms That Use Core Specialty Certifying Examination When Considering Applicants for Interview

Figure-5

Hand SurgeryPrograms Positions Figure-6

Hand SurgeryDedicated Time for Research Figure-7


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Hand SurgeryApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Hand SurgeryYears as Program Director Figure-11


Hematology and Oncology


Hematology and OncologyGeneral Information

Table 1

131

521

693




36.9%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

134

521

725

130

517

689


Figure-1Hematology and OncologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=36)



1 2 3 4 5

4.24.44.14.14.53.84.44.73.94.34.04.14.34.14.14.04.53.84.54.14.03.64.03.63.73.74.03.23.83.34.03.54.73.53.43.93.8

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Hematology and OncologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Ranking Applicants(N=36)

Figure-2



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Figure-3


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Hematology and OncologyPercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skill (CS), Step 3, and COMLEX-USA Scores* When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-4

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Figure-5

Hematology and OncologyPrograms Positions Figure-6

Hematology and OncologyDedicated Time for Research Figure-7


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Hematology and OncologyApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Hematology and OncologyYears as Program Director Figure-11


Hospice and Palliative Medicine


Hospice and Palliative MedicineGeneral Information

Table 1

122

280

259




39.6%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014


Figure-1Hospice and Palliative MedicinePercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=38)



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4.44.44.03.54.74.64.54.83.63.63.74.14.13.74.03.94.33.63.73.93.23.43.94.13.63.84.53.84.03.53.53.34.74.24.23.53.73.03.53.2

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Hospice and Palliative MedicinePercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Ranking Applicants(N=38)

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Hospice and Palliative MedicinePrograms That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

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Hospice and Palliative MedicineApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Hospice and Palliative MedicineYears as Program Director Figure-11


Infectious Disease


Infectious DiseaseGeneral Information

Table 1

142

335

229




44.4%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

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134

328

276


Figure-1Infectious DiseasePercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=50)



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Infectious DiseasePrograms That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-3


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Figure-4

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Infectious DiseaseApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Infectious DiseaseYears as Program Director Figure-11


Interventional Radiology


Interventional RadiologyGeneral Information

Table 1

81

238

240




37.0%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

82

234

270

81

227

275


Figure-1Interventional RadiologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=24)



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Figure-2



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Figure-3


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Interventional RadiologyPercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skill (CS), Step 3, and COMLEX-USA Scores* When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-4

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Interventional RadiologyDedicated Time for Research Figure-7


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Interventional RadiologyApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Interventional RadiologyYears as Program Director Figure-11


Maternal-Fetal Medicine


Maternal-Fetal MedicineGeneral Information

Table 1

75

104

140




35.6%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

70

97

144

73

101

142


Figure-1Maternal-Fetal MedicinePercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=15)



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Figure-2



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Maternal-Fetal MedicinePrograms That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-3


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Figure-4

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Figure-5

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2017


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Maternal-Fetal MedicineApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Maternal-Fetal MedicineYears as Program Director Figure-11


Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine


Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineGeneral Information

Table 1

91

252

249




52.7%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

92

242

295

90

241

248


Figure-1Neonatal-Perinatal MedicinePercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=38)



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4.54.74.24.34.44.04.34.74.03.94.14.34.43.94.04.14.44.14.63.94.03.63.83.53.73.53.73.24.03.53.53.54.83.63.54.43.24.03.53.5

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Figure-2



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Figure-3


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Figure-4

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Figure-5

Neonatal-Perinatal MedicinePrograms Positions Figure-6

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n=36

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Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineYears as Program Director Figure-11


Nephrology


NephrologyGeneral Information

Table 1

158

466

298




33.3%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

134

374

276

145

403

323


Figure-1NephrologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=39)



1 2 3 4 5

4.34.44.13.94.23.54.24.63.83.73.84.04.63.54.74.04.33.83.93.84.03.44.03.63.23.83.93.33.63.23.53.34.83.73.73.43.7

3.82.6

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NephrologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Ranking Applicants(N=39)

Figure-2



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260

NephrologyPrograms That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-3


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NephrologyPercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skill (CS), Step 3, and COMLEX-USA Scores* When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-4

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Figure-5

NephrologyPrograms Positions Figure-6

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NephrologyApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

NephrologyYears as Program Director Figure-11


Neuroradiology


NeuroradiologyGeneral Information

Table 1

75

226

189




34.2%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

77

222

175

72

219

193


Figure-1NeuroradiologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=17)



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Figure-3


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NeuroradiologyPercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skill (CS), Step 3, and COMLEX-USA Scores* When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-4

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Figure-5

NeuroradiologyPrograms Positions Figure-6

NeuroradiologyDedicated Time for Research Figure-7


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NeuroradiologyYears as Program Director Figure-11


Obstetric Anesthesiology


Obstetric AnesthesiologyGeneral Information

Table 1

28

48

25




40.0%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014


Figure-1Obstetric AnesthesiologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=10)



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Obstetric AnesthesiologyPrograms Positions Figure-6

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Obstetric AnesthesiologyApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Obstetric AnesthesiologyYears as Program Director Figure-11


Pain Medicine


Pain MedicineGeneral Information

Table 1

90

305

416




25.0%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

84

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Figure-1Pain MedicinePercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=17)



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Pain MedicineApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Pain MedicineYears as Program Director Figure-11


Pediatric Anesthesiology


Pediatric AnesthesiologyGeneral Information

Table 1

52

190

209




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Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

46

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207

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Figure-1Pediatric AnesthesiologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=21)



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Figure-4

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Pediatric AnesthesiologyPrograms Positions Figure-6

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Pediatric AnesthesiologyApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Pediatric AnesthesiologyYears as Program Director Figure-11


Pediatric Cardiology


Pediatric CardiologyGeneral Information

Table 1

56

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162




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Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

57

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181

57

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Figure-1Pediatric CardiologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=23)



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Pediatric CardiologyApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Pediatric CardiologyYears as Program Director Figure-11


Pediatric Critical Care Medicine


Pediatric Critical Care MedicineGeneral Information

Table 1

65

175

186




55.6%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

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Figure-1Pediatric Critical Care MedicinePercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=24)



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Figure-4

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Pediatric Critical Care MedicineApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Pediatric Critical Care MedicineYears as Program Director Figure-11


Pediatric Emergency Medicine


Pediatric Emergency MedicineGeneral Information

Table 1

73

177

208




45.1%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

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Figure-1Pediatric Emergency MedicinePercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=27)



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Figure-3


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Pediatric Emergency MedicinePrograms Positions Figure-6

Pediatric Emergency MedicineDedicated Time for Research Figure-7


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Pediatric Emergency MedicineApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Pediatric Emergency MedicineYears as Program Director Figure-11


Pediatric Endocrinology


Pediatric EndocrinologyGeneral Information

Table 1

55

83

56




41.8%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

57

85

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60

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Figure-1Pediatric EndocrinologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=19)



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Figure-3


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Pediatric EndocrinologyPercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skill (CS), Step 3, and COMLEX-USA Scores* When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-4

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15


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Pediatric EndocrinologyPrograms That Use Core Specialty Certifying Examination When Considering Applicants for Interview

Figure-5

Pediatric EndocrinologyPrograms Positions Figure-6

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Often Seldom Never

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4.2

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n=18

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Pediatric EndocrinologyApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Pediatric EndocrinologyYears as Program Director Figure-11


Pediatric Gastroenterology


Pediatric GastroenterologyGeneral Information

Table 1

55

93

107




42.6%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

51

85

117

52

84

97


Figure-1Pediatric GastroenterologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=18)



1 2 3 4 5

4.84.64.04.44.53.94.74.83.94.04.14.54.43.94.54.14.54.14.63.94.23.84.13.73.84.14.63.84.04.03.94.04.93.54.03.84.33.04.33.0

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Figure-2



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4.94.84.74.84.84.84.84.54.44.74.84.14.64.94.44.74.64.24.34.74.24.44.14.34.54.34.04.34.54.14.64.84.04.14.34.04.44.54.23.84.74.04.14.05.04.0

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Pediatric GastroenterologyPrograms That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-3


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17%

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Pediatric GastroenterologyPercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skill (CS), Step 3, and COMLEX-USA Scores* When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-4

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Never Seldom Often

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17%


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29%

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N=6

N=7

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Figure-5

Pediatric GastroenterologyPrograms Positions Figure-6

Pediatric GastroenterologyDedicated Time for Research Figure-7


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In-depth review

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6%

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Often Seldom Never

Interview

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31%

Often Seldom Never

Ranking

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3

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5

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15

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15


n=17

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Pediatric GastroenterologyApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Pediatric GastroenterologyYears as Program Director Figure-11


Pediatric Hematology/Oncology


Pediatric Hematology/OncologyGeneral Information

Table 1

67

164

201




62.7%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

65

162

181

62

157

178


Figure-1Pediatric Hematology/OncologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=39)



1 2 3 4 5

4.44.34.34.44.84.24.34.63.74.23.74.34.13.93.93.94.63.74.64.24.33.73.83.43.74.04.13.63.93.43.53.64.83.73.53.62.84.33.73.0

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8%






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Pediatric Hematology/OncologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Ranking Applicants(N=39)

Figure-2



1 2 3 4 5

4.94.94.64.74.64.54.34.64.34.64.94.14.34.54.34.83.94.14.14.74.24.34.14.04.14.04.04.14.13.94.34.94.24.34.23.63.94.14.13.93.24.14.04.54.12.5

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Pediatric Hematology/OncologyPrograms That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-3


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USMLE Step 2 CS

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COMLEX-USA Level 1*

Pediatric Hematology/OncologyPercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skill (CS), Step 3, and COMLEX-USA Scores* When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-4

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Pediatric Hematology/OncologyPrograms That Use Core Specialty Certifying Examination When Considering Applicants for Interview

Figure-5

Pediatric Hematology/OncologyPrograms Positions Figure-6

Pediatric Hematology/OncologyDedicated Time for Research Figure-7


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More than 15


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Pediatric Hematology/OncologyApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Pediatric Hematology/OncologyYears as Program Director Figure-11


Pediatric Hospital Medicine


Pediatric Hospital MedicineGeneral Information

Table 1

30

38

38




41.4%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

24

30

37


Figure-1Pediatric Hospital MedicinePercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=12)



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Pediatric Hospital MedicinePercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Ranking Applicants(N=12)

Figure-2



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Figure-3


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Pediatric Hospital MedicinePercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skill (CS), Step 3, and COMLEX-USA Scores* When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-4

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Figure-5

Pediatric Hospital MedicinePrograms Positions Figure-6

Pediatric Hospital MedicineDedicated Time for Research Figure-7


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Pediatric Hospital MedicineApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Pediatric Hospital MedicineYears as Program Director Figure-11


Pediatric Infectious Diseases


Pediatric Infectious DiseasesGeneral Information

Table 1

53

70

49




56.9%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

51

66

34

48

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48


Figure-1Pediatric Infectious DiseasesPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=24)



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Figure-2



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Pediatric Infectious DiseasesPrograms That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

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Pediatric Infectious DiseasesApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Pediatric Infectious DiseasesYears as Program Director Figure-11


Pediatric Nephrology


Pediatric NephrologyGeneral Information

Table 1

41

62

28




41.5%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

39

58

23

42

61

37


Figure-1Pediatric NephrologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=15)



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Figure-2



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Pediatric NephrologyPrograms That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-3


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Figure-4

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Pediatric NephrologyApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Pediatric NephrologyYears as Program Director Figure-11


Pediatric Pulmonology


Pediatric PulmonologyGeneral Information

Table 1

47

66

44




43.5%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

43

61

33

41

56

32


Figure-1Pediatric PulmonologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=14)



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Figure-3


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Pediatric PulmonologyDedicated Time for Research Figure-7


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Pediatric PulmonologyApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Pediatric PulmonologyYears as Program Director Figure-11


Pediatric Rheumatology


Pediatric RheumatologyGeneral Information

Table 1

28

37

29




35.7%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

30

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30


Figure-1Pediatric RheumatologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=9)



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Figure-3


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COMLEX-USA Level 1*

Pediatric RheumatologyPercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skill (CS), Step 3, and COMLEX-USA Scores* When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-4

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Pediatric RheumatologyPrograms That Use Core Specialty Certifying Examination When Considering Applicants for Interview

Figure-5

Pediatric RheumatologyPrograms Positions Figure-6

Pediatric RheumatologyDedicated Time for Research Figure-7


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N=10

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3.7

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66.7%6 to 10

11.1%11 to 15


n=7

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Pediatric RheumatologyApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Pediatric RheumatologyYears as Program Director Figure-11


Pediatric Surgery


Pediatric SurgeryGeneral Information

Table 1

38

39

77




32.4%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

47

48

83

37

38

71


Figure-1Pediatric SurgeryPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=11)



1 2 3 4 5

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Pediatric SurgeryPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Ranking Applicants(N=11)

Figure-2



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Pediatric SurgeryPrograms That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-3


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Figure-4

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Not reported because of low response rate





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Figure-5

Pediatric SurgeryPrograms Positions Figure-6

Pediatric SurgeryDedicated Time for Research Figure-7


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25% of Pediatric Surgery programs consider all applicant groups

N=11

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18%

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Often Seldom Never

Interview

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n=10

n=8 n=8

Pediatric SurgeryApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Pediatric SurgeryYears as Program Director Figure-11


Psychosomatic Medicine


Psychosomatic MedicineGeneral Information

Table 1

51

101

80




34.0%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

50

93

68

51

95

73


Figure-1Psychosomatic MedicinePercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=12)



1 2 3 4 5

4.74.93.44.04.94.55.05.03.44.03.34.54.44.14.23.93.53.74.13.44.04.23.84.03.73.63.84.34.33.04.03.65.04.53.24.33.73.03.04.5

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Psychosomatic MedicinePercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Ranking Applicants(N=12)

Figure-2



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Psychosomatic MedicinePrograms That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-3


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COMLEX-USA Level 1*

Psychosomatic MedicinePercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skill (CS), Step 3, and COMLEX-USA Scores* When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-4

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Psychosomatic MedicinePrograms That Use Core Specialty Certifying Examination When Considering Applicants for Interview

Figure-5

Psychosomatic MedicinePrograms Positions Figure-6

Psychosomatic MedicineDedicated Time for Research Figure-7


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Psychosomatic MedicineApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Psychosomatic MedicineYears as Program Director Figure-11


Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine


Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care MedicineGeneral Information

Table 1

140

515

689




42.6%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

139

519

780

135

489

753


Figure-1Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care MedicinePercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=53)



1 2 3 4 5

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Figure-2



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Figure-3


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Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care MedicinePercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skill (CS), Step 3, and COMLEX-USA Scores* When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-4

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COMLEX-USA Level 3*

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Figure-5

Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care MedicinePrograms Positions Figure-6

Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care MedicineDedicated Time for Research Figure-7


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Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care MedicineYears as Program Director Figure-11


Reproductive Endocrinology


Reproductive EndocrinologyGeneral Information

Table 1

36

42

60




35.3%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

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Figure-1Reproductive EndocrinologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=7)



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Figure-2



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Figure-3


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Figure-4

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Reproductive EndocrinologyPrograms Positions Figure-6

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Reproductive EndocrinologyApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Reproductive EndocrinologyYears as Program Director Figure-11


Rheumatology


RheumatologyGeneral Information

Table 1

108

215

304




48.1%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

107

209

245

106

206

230


Figure-1RheumatologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=44)



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RheumatologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Ranking Applicants(N=44)

Figure-2



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RheumatologyPercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skill (CS), Step 3, and COMLEX-USA Scores* When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-4

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Figure-5

RheumatologyPrograms Positions Figure-6

RheumatologyDedicated Time for Research Figure-7


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RheumatologyApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

RheumatologyYears as Program Director Figure-11


Sleep Medicine


Sleep MedicineGeneral Information

Table 1

72

142

127




38.8%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

70

130

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69

133

105


Figure-1Sleep MedicinePercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=23)



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Sleep MedicinePrograms That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-3


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Figure-4

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Sleep MedicineDedicated Time for Research Figure-7


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Sleep MedicineApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Sleep MedicineYears as Program Director Figure-11


Sports Medicine


Sports MedicineGeneral Information

Table 1

158

247

298




43.4%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

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325

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286


Figure-1Sports MedicinePercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=58)



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Sports MedicinePrograms That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-3


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Figure-5

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Sports MedicineApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Sports MedicineYears as Program Director Figure-11


Surgical Critical Care


Surgical Critical CareGeneral Information

Table 1

119

241

208




35.6%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

108

212

187

95

185

157


Figure-1Surgical Critical CarePercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=28)



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Figure-2



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Figure-3


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Surgical Critical CarePercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skill (CS), Step 3, and COMLEX-USA Scores* When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-4

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Surgical Critical CareApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Surgical Critical CareYears as Program Director Figure-11


Thoracic Surgery


Thoracic SurgeryGeneral Information

Table 1

67

90

127




31.0%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014

67

87

114

71

97

92


Figure-1Thoracic SurgeryPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=13)



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Figure-2



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Thoracic SurgeryPrograms That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-3


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Thoracic SurgeryPercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skill (CS), Step 3, and COMLEX-USA Scores* When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-4

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Figure-5

Thoracic SurgeryPrograms Positions Figure-6

Thoracic SurgeryDedicated Time for Research Figure-7


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Thoracic SurgeryApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Thoracic SurgeryYears as Program Director Figure-11


Vascular Neurology


Vascular NeurologyGeneral Information

Table 1

74

123

103




36.1%Response rate

Appointment Years


Match Information*


2016 Survey

2016 2015 2014


Figure-1Vascular NeurologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor and Mean Importance Rating¹ for Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview(N=20)



1 2 3 4 5

4.44.64.23.64.63.94.24.63.83.93.84.24.43.84.03.94.33.64.13.43.33.53.13.33.93.33.83.34.24.33.83.64.84.23.33.03.53.03.0

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Figure-3


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Vascular NeurologyPercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skill (CS), Step 3, and COMLEX-USA Scores* When Considering Which Applicants to Interview

Figure-4

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Vascular NeurologyApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

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Vascular Surgery


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Vascular SurgeryApplicants Who Applied in the Specialty in the Past But Did Not Match Figure-10

Vascular SurgeryYears as Program Director Figure-11


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