programresultsbyspecialty2010v3

Results of the 2010 NRMP Program Director Survey

May 2010www.nrmp.org

Requests for permission to use these data as well as questions about the content of this publication or the National Resident Matching Program data and reports may be directed to Julia Raether, Director of Research, NRMP, at [email protected]. Questions about the NRMP should be directed to Mona Signer, Executive Director, NRMP, at [email protected]. Suggested Citation National Resident Matching Program, Data Release and Research Committee: Results of the 2010 NRMP Program Director Survey. National Resident Matching Program, Washington, DC. 2010.

Copyright 2010 National Resident Matching Program.

Table of ContentsIntroduction .....................................................................................................................................................1 All Specialties ...................................................................................................................................................2 Charts for Individual Specialties Anesthesiology ..........................................................................................................................................10 Dermatology ..............................................................................................................................................18 Diagnostic Radiology ................................................................................................................................26 Emergency Medicine .................................................................................................................................34 Family Medicine........................................................................................................................................42 General Surgery.50 Internal Medicine.......................................................................................................................................58 Internal Medicine/Pediatrics......................................................................................................................66 Neurology ..................................................................................................................................................74 Obstetrics and Gynecology .......................................................................................................................82 Orthopaedic Surgery ..................................................................................................................................90 Otolaryngology ..........................................................................................................................................98 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical ...........................................................................................................106 Pediatrics .................................................................................................................................................114 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation .....................................................................................................122 Plastic Surgery .........................................................................................................................................130 Psychiatry ................................................................................................................................................138 Radiation Oncology .................................................................................................................................146 Transitional Year .....................................................................................................................................154

IntroductionThe National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) conducted a survey of the directors of all programs participating in the 2010 Main Residency Match. The primary purpose of the survey was to shed light on the factors that program directors use in both (1) selecting applicants to interview and (2) ranking applicants for the Match. The survey was fielded during the 19 days between the rank order list deadline and Match Week so that program match outcomes would not influence respondents' answers. The survey solicited information on: the number of applications received, screened, and reviewed, as well as the number of applicants interviewed and ranked the percentage of interview slots offered prior to the November 1 release date of the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE/Dean's Letter) whether the program typically interviews and ranks specific applicant groups the use of test scores in considering which applicants to interview, and the factors used for both interview selection and for ranking applicants. The overall response rate for the 19 largest specialties detailed in this report was 48.7 percent, and ranged from a high of 61.1 percent for Pediatrics to a low of 36.8 for General Surgery (see table below). This report presents preliminary results by specialty on selected items from the survey. The NRMP hopes that program directors, medical school officials, and applicants find these data useful as they prepare for and participate in the Match._______________

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/data/.

Specialty Anesthesiology Dermatology Diagnostic Radiology Emergency Medicine Family Medicine General Surgery Internal Medicine Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Neurology Obstetrics and Gynecology Orthopaedic Surgery Otolaryngology Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical Pediatrics Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery (Integrated) Psychiatry Radiation Oncology Transitional Year Total:

Surveys Sent 150 108 185 148 440 402 603 77 129 234 152 100 141 208 84 19 31 180 77 111 3579

Number Responding 83 52 93 80 246 148 267 43 67 116 69 38 83 127 42 10 18 79 33 49 1743

Response Rate 55.3% 48.1% 50.3% 54.1% 55.9% 36.8% 44.3% 55.8% 51.9% 49.6% 45.4% 38.0% 58.9% 61.1% 50.0% 52.6% 58.1% 43.9% 42.9% 44.1% 48.7%

NRMP Program Director Survey Results, 2010

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All Specialties Combined


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All Specialties

Figure 1

Percentage of Programs Citing Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview Medical School Performance and Test Scores

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Letters of RecommendationLetters of recommendation in the specialty

71%

Medical School PerformanceGrades in required clerkships Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE/Dean's Letter) Grades in clerkship in desired specialty Gaps in medical education Class ranking/quartile Honors in clinical clerkships Honors in clerkship in desired specialty Consistency of grades Honors in basic sciences

62% 60% 60% 60% 59% 55% 55% 54% 40%

Standardized Test ScoresUSMLE/COMLEX Step 1 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 3 score *

73% 61% 25%

U.S. Allopathic GraduatesGraduate of U.S. allopathic medical school Graduate of highly regarded U.S. medical school Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) membership Gold Society membership

58% 44% 42% 17%

* - Available for International Medical Graduates only


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All Specialties

Figure 1

Percentage of Programs Citing Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview Other Factors

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Personal StatementPersonal Statement Volunteer/extracurricular experiences Applicant was flagged with Match violation by the NRMP Other life experience Visa status Fluency in language spoken by your patient population

68% 52% 51% 50% 40% 30%

CommitmentPersonal prior knowledge of the applicant Perceived commitment to specialty Audition elective/rotation within your department Perceived interest in program Away rotation in your specialty at another institution

55% 53% 51% 47% 22%

ResearchDemonstrated involvement and interest in research Interest in academic career

41% 28%


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All Specialties

Figure 2

Mean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Medical School Performance and Test Scores

1

2

3

4

5


4.2

Medical School PerformanceGrades in clerkship in desired specialty Honors in clerkship in desired specialty Gaps in medical education Grades in required clerkships Class ranking/quartile Honors in clinical clerkships Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE/Dean's Letter) Consistency of grades Honors in basic sciences

4.2 4.1 4.1 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.9 3.9 3.1

Standardized Test ScoresUSMLE/COMLEX Step 1 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 score USMLE/ COMLEX Step 3 score

4.1 4.0 3.2

U.S. Allopathic GraduatesGraduate of U.S. allopathic medical school Graduate of highly regarded U.S. medical school Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) membership Gold Society membership*Ratings on a scale from 1 (not at all important) to 5 (very important).

4.1 3.6 3.6 2.8


5

Figure 2

All SpecialtiesMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Other Factors

1

2

3

4

5

Residency InterviewInteractions with faculty during interview and visit Interpersonal skills Interactions with housestaff during interview and visit Feedback from current residents Evidence of professionalism and ethics Perceived commitment to specialty Leadership qualities Perceived interest in program

4.7 4.7 4.6 4.5 4.5 4.2 4.0 3.8

Miscellaneous Applicant ConsiderationsApplicant was flagged with Match violation by the NRMP Visa status Fluency in language spoken by your patient population

4.8 3.8 3.3

Personal Knowledge of ApplicantPersonal prior knowledge of the applicant Audition elective/rotation within your department Away rotation in your specialty at another institution

3.9 3.7 2.6

Personal StatementPersonal Statement Other life experience Volunteer/extracurricular experiences

3.4 3.2 3.1


3.1 2.9

Post Interview ContactOther post-interview contact Second interview/visit

2.9 2.7

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


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Figure 3

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

USMLE Step 1 ScoreScores Required?100%

If Required, Do You Consider Applicants Who Fail Their Exam On The 1st Attempt?100%

80% 80%

60%

60%

40%

40%

60%20%

60%20%

39% 24% 1% 16%Seldom Often

0%

Yes, pass only

Yes, target score

No

Never

0%

USMLE Step 2 (CK) ScoreScores Required?100%


80% 80%

60%

60%

40%

40%

59%20%

44% 35% 21% 29% 12%Never Seldom Often

20%

0%

0%

Yes, pass only

Yes, target score

No


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All Specialties

Figure 4

Average USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 (CK) Scores Programs Consider When Granting Interviews

Average Scores Below Which Programs Generally Do Not Grant Interviews280

Average Scores Above Which Programs Almost Always Grant Interviews280

260

260

Average Scores

240

240

220

220

200

227 209 206

225

200

180

Step 1

Step 2 (CK)

Step 1

Step 2 (CK)

180


8

Figure 5

All SpecialtiesProgram's Interview Activities

Percentage of Program's Interview Slots Extended Prior to the November 1st MSPE/Dean's Letter Release Date 40%

Percent of Programs

20%

26% 18% 13% 11%

24%

8%0% 0% 1-24% 25-49% 50-74% 75-99% 100%

Percent of Interview Slots

800 700

Average Number of Applications Received, Applicants Interviewed and Ranked, and Positions in the Match

Average Percentage of Applications Rejected and Reviewed 100

80 600 500 400

716300 200

Percent

Means

60

40

5420

45

100

850Number of applications received Number of applicants interviewed

66Number of applicants ranked

7Number of positions in the Match

0

Percentage of applications rejected

Percentage of applications receiving an indepth review


9

Anesthesiology


10

Figure A-1

AnesthesiologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview Medical School Performance and Test Scores

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


67%


64% 51% 60% 58% 58% 64% 58% 60% 54%


71% 55% 22%


55% 47% 51% 20%

Note: The data were sorted by aggregate totals.


11

Figure A-1

AnesthesiologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview Other Factors

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


66% 53% 43% 53% 29% 20%


57% 54% 59% 46% 19%


45% 34%



12

Figure A-2

AnesthesiologyMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Medical School Performance and Test Scores

1

2

3

4

5


4.2


4.4 4.3 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.2 4.2 4.1 3.7


4.2 4.2 3.1

U.S. Allopathic GraduatesGraduate of U.S. allopathic medical school Graduate of highly regarded U.S. medical school Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) membership Gold Society membership*Ratings on a scale from 1 (not at all important) to 5 (very important). Note: Items are presented in descending order based on mean ratings of factors of all programs. The data were sorted by aggregate totals.

4.2 3.7 3.9 2.9


13

Figure A-2

AnesthesiologyMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Other Factors

1

2

3

4

5


4.7 4.7 4.5 4.4 4.6 4.3 4.2 3.8


4.9 3.8 3.1


3.9 3.7 2.5


3.4 3.3 3.0


3.3 3.0

Post Interview ContactOther post-interview contact Second interview/visit*Ratings on a scale from 1 (not at all important) to 5 (very important). Note: Items are presented in descending order based on mean ratings of factors of all programs. The data were sorted by aggregate totals.

2.7 2.6


14

Figure A-3

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



80% 80%

60%

60%

40%

85%40%

72%20% 20%

28% 15%0% Yes, pass only Yes, target score

0%No Never Seldom

0%Often

0%



80% 80%

60%

60%

40%

40%

56%20%

65% 35% 0%20%

27% 17%0% Yes, pass only Yes, target score No

Never

Seldom

Often

0%


15

Figure A-4

AnesthesiologyAverage Target USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 (CK) Scores Programs Consider When Granting Interviews



260

260

Average Scores

240

240

220

220

200

228 208 207

227

200

180

Step 1

Step 2 (CK)

Step 1

Step 2 (CK)

180


16

Figure A-5

AnesthesiologyProgram's Interview Activities


Percent of Programs

20%

26% 15% 11%0% 0% 1-24% 25-49% 50-74%

26%

11%

11%

75-99%

100%


700 650 600 550 500 450 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0



80

659

Percent

Means

400

60

40

5120

45




0




17

Dermatology


18

Figure D-1

DermatologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview Medical School Performance and Test Scores

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


77%


65% 71% 63% 52% 63% 65% 65% 60% 50%


62% 44% 29%


60% 54% 52% 17%



19

Figure D-1

DermatologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview Other Factors

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


73% 67% 42% 67% 37% 35%


67% 65% 60% 63% 37%


62% 60%



20

Figure D-2

DermatologyMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Medical School Performance and Test Scores

1

2

3

4

5


4.6


4.5 4.4 3.7 4.1 4.1 4.1 3.7 4.0 3.2


4.1 3.8 3.3


4.4 3.7 3.6 3.0


21

Figure D-2

DermatologyMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Other Factors

1

2

3

4

5


4.9 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.7 4.4 4.5 4.2


4.7 3.8 3.0


4.2 3.9 2.9


3.8 3.8 3.5


3.9 4.0


2.7 2.6


22

Figure D-3

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



80% 80%

60%

60%

90%40% 40%

53%20%

43% 4% 0%Yes, target score No Never Seldom Often

20%

10%0% Yes, pass only

0%



80% 80%

60%

60%

40%

40%

67% 51%20% 20%

29% 20%0% Yes, pass only Yes, target score No Never

31% 3%Seldom Often 0%


23

Figure D-4

DermatologyAverage Target USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 (CK) Scores Programs Consider When Granting Interviews



260

260

Average Scores

240

240

220

220

247200

250200

221

222

180

Step 1

Step 2 (CK)

Step 1

Step 2 (CK)

180


24

Figure D-5

DermatologyProgram's Interview Activities


Percent of Programs

20%

78%

6%0% 0% 1-24%

2%25-49%

6%50-74%

8% 0%75-99% 100%


450 400 350 300 250 200 150



80

409

Percent

60

Means

40

54100 50 0 20

44

25 33Number of applications received Number of applicants interviewed Number of applicants ranked


0




25

Diagnostic Radiology


26

Figure RD-1

Diagnostic RadiologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview Medical School Performance and Test Scores

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


65%


67% 67% 59% 59% 71% 62% 54% 59% 52%


69% 42% 17%


58% 44% 56% 16%



27

Figure RD-1

Diagnostic RadiologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview Other Factors

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


71% 56% 54% 56% 39% 24%


56% 48% 52% 56% 18%


53% 33%



28

Figure RD-2

Diagnostic RadiologyMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Medical School Performance and Test Scores

1

2

3

4

5


3.9


3.7 3.9 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.2 4.2 4.1 3.5


4.3 3.8 3.1


4.2 3.6 3.9 2.6


29

Figure RD-2

Diagnostic RadiologyMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Other Factors

1

2

3

4

5


4.8 4.6 4.7 4.6 4.4 4.2 4.0 3.9


4.8 3.9 2.8


4.0 3.6 2.5


3.2 3.2 2.8


3.4 2.9


2.8 2.6


30

Figure RD-3

Diagnostic RadiologyPercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview



80% 80%

60%

60%

40%

77% 56%

40%

20%

43% 23%

20%

0%

0%Yes, pass only Yes, target score No Never Seldom

1%Often 0%



80% 80%

60%

60%

40%

40%

58%20%

38% 21%

41%

40% 1%

20%

0%

Yes, pass only

Yes, target score

No

Never

Seldom

Often

0%


31

Figure RD-4

Diagnostic RadiologyAverage Target USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 (CK) Scores Programs Consider When Granting Interviews



260

260

Average Scores

240

240

220

220

237200

237200

218

214

180

Step 1

Step 2 (CK)

Step 1

Step 2 (CK)

180


32

Figure RD-5

Diagnostic RadiologyProgram's Interview Activities


Percent of Programs

20%

33% 21% 13% 7%0% 0% 1-24% 25-49% 50-74% 75-99% 100%

16% 10%


550 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0



80

530

Percent

60

Means

40

20

47

51




0




33

Emergency Medicine


34

Figure EM-1

Emergency MedicinePercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview Medical School Performance and Test Scores

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


90%


80% 71% 85% 69% 78% 79% 80% 64% 48%


81% 66% 26%


65% 49% 54% 20%



35

Figure EM-1

Emergency MedicinePercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview Other Factors

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


68% 60% 59% 61% 39% 35%


65% 63% 64% 44% 59%


55% 43%



36

Figure EM-2

Emergency MedicineMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Medical School Performance and Test Scores

1

2

3

4

5


4.7


4.8 4.7 3.8 4.1 3.9 4.0 3.8 3.6 2.5


3.8 3.8 3.0


4.0 3.3 3.5 2.9


37

Figure EM-2

Emergency MedicineMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Other Factors

1

2

3

4

5


4.8 4.7 4.7 4.5 4.6 4.2 4.1 3.5


4.9 3.3 3.0


4.0 3.9 3.8


2.7 3.1 3.0


3.1 3.0


2.6 2.4


38

Figure EM-3

Emergency MedicinePercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview



80% 80%

60%

60%

40%

74% 58%20%

40%

39% 3% 16%Never Seldom

20%

10%Often 0%

0%

Yes, pass only

Yes, target score

No



80% 80%

60%

60%

40%

40%

62%20%

37% 25%

37%

35% 3%

20%

0%

Yes, pass only

Yes, target score

No

Never

Seldom

Often

0%


39

Figure EM-4

Emergency MedicineAverage Target USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 (CK) Scores Programs Consider When Granting Interviews



260

260

Average Scores

240

240

220

220

200

227 203 205Step 2 (CK)

228

200

180

Step 1

Step 1

Step 2 (CK)

180


40

Figure EM-5

Emergency MedicineProgram's Interview Activities


Percent of Programs

20%

25% 20% 18% 19% 19%

0% 0% 1-24% 25-49% 50-74% 75-99%

0%100%


600 550 500 450 400



80

300 250 200 150 100 50 0

580

Percent

Means

350

60

40

5920

40




0




41

Family Medicine


42

Figure FM-1

Family MedicinePercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview Medical School Performance and Test Scores

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


70%


56% 56% 50% 66% 47% 39% 37% 47% 29%


75% 72% 29%

U.S. Allopathic GraduatesGraduate of U.S. allopathic medical school Graduate of highly regarded U.S. medical school Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) membership

55% 35% 21%

Gold Society membership 11%



43

Figure FM-1

Family MedicinePercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview Other Factors

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


76% 56% 57% 50% 48% 36%


57% 60% 54% 50% 15%

ResearchDemonstrated involvement and interest in research

15%

Interest in academic career 10%



44

Figure FM-2

Family MedicineMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Medical School Performance and Test Scores

1

2

3

4

5


4.1


3.9 3.7 4.3 3.8 3.6 3.6 4.0 3.7 2.8


3.9 4.1 3.3


4.1 3.4 2.9 2.6


45

Figure FM-2

Family MedicineMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Other Factors

1

2

3

4

5


4.8 4.7 4.8 4.7 4.5 4.5 3.9 3.9


4.8 4.0 3.7


4.0 4.0 2.4


4.0 3.3 3.4


2.2 2.2


3.5 3.4


46

Figure FM-3

Family MedicinePercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview



80% 80%

60%

60%

40%

40%

63%20%

46% 35% 1% 3%Never Seldom

51%20%

0%

Yes, pass only

Yes, target score

No

Often

0%



80% 80%

60%

60%

40%

40%

55%20%

56% 36% 9% 7%Never Seldom Often

37%

20%

0%

0%

Yes, pass only

Yes, target score

No


47

Figure FM-4

Family MedicineAverage Target USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 (CK) Scores Programs Consider When Granting Interviews



260

260

Average Scores

240

240

220

220

200

214 194 193Step 2 (CK) Step 1

216

200

180

Step 1

Step 2 (CK)

180


48

Figure FM-5

Family MedicineProgram's Interview Activities


Percent of Programs

20%

26% 17% 19% 14% 4%0% 0% 1-24% 25-49% 50-74% 75-99% 100%

20%


900 850 800 750 700 650 600 550 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0



80

890

Percent

60

Means

40

6820

33

44 68Number of applications received Number of applicants interviewed Number of applicants ranked


0




49

General Surgery


50

Figure GS-1

General SurgeryPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview Medical School Performance and Test Scores

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


77%


64% 55% 69% 57% 63% 64% 67% 55% 43%


72% 61% 23%


63% 47% 51% 19%



51

Figure GS-1

General SurgeryPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview Other Factors

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


65% 51% 41% 49% 43% 22%


50% 49% 51% 47% 14%


44% 26%



52

Figure GS-2

General SurgeryMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Medical School Performance and Test Scores

1

2

3

4

5


4.6


4.4 4.4 4.2 4.1 4.2 4.1 3.7 4.0 3.5


4.5 4.3 3.4


4.4 3.8 4.0 3.0


53

Figure GS-2

General SurgeryMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Other Factors

1

2

3

4

5


4.7 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.4 4.3 4.3 4.0


4.7 3.8 3.3


4.0 3.7 2.5


3.3 3.3 3.1


3.5 3.2


3.2 3.0


54

Figure GS-3

General SurgeryPercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview



80% 80%

60%

60%

40%

78% 53%

40%

20%

45% 22% 1%

20%

2%Never Seldom Often 0%

0%

Yes, pass only

Yes, target score

No



80% 80%

60%

60%

40%

40%

59%20%

48% 26% 15%

51%20%


0%

Yes, pass only

Yes, target score

No


55

Figure GS-4

General SurgeryAverage Target USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 (CK) Scores Programs Consider When Granting Interviews



260

260

Average Scores

240

240

220

220

200

223 208 207

222

200

180

Step 1

Step 2 (CK)

Step 1

Step 2 (CK)

180


56

Figure GS-5

General SurgeryProgram's Interview Activities


Percent of Programs

20%

24% 16% 9%0% 0% 1-24% 25-49% 50-74%

24% 13% 15%

75-99%

100%


550 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0



80

532

Percent

60

Means

40

5720

42




0




57

Internal Medicine


58

Figure IM-1

Internal MedicinePercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview Medical School Performance and Test Scores

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


60%


62% 65% 55% 61% 59% 52% 50% 47% 36%


68% 62% 25%


54% 42% 40% 19%



59

Figure IM-1

Internal MedicinePercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview Other Factors

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


54% 42% 48% 43% 36% 34%

CommitmentPersonal prior knowledge of the applicant Perceived commitment to specialty Audition elective/rotation within your department Perceived interest in program Away rotation in your specialty at another institution 12%

51% 39% 43% 39%


30% 21%



60

Figure IM-2

Internal MedicineMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Medical School Performance and Test Scores

1

2

3

4

5


4.0


4.2 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.1 4.0 4.2 3.8 3.0


3.9 4.0 3.1


4.2 3.8 3.7 2.9


61

Figure IM-2

Internal MedicineMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Other Factors

1

2

3

4

5


4.5 4.6 4.3 4.2 4.5 3.8 3.8 3.5


4.8 3.5 3.4


3.9 3.5 2.2


3.0 3.0 2.8


2.8 2.7


2.5 2.5


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Internal MedicineAverage Target USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 (CK) Scores Programs Consider When Granting Interviews



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Internal MedicineProgram's Interview Activities


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65

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics


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Figure IMP-1 Internal Medicine/PediatricsPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview Medical School Performance and Test Scores

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Figure IMP-1 Internal Medicine/PediatricsPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview Other Factors

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53% 51% 42% 47% 37% 30%

CommitmentPersonal prior knowledge of the applicant Perceived commitment to specialty Audition elective/rotation within your department Perceived interest in program Away rotation in your specialty at another institution 7%

49% 49% 37% 37%


23% 16%



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Figure IMP-2 Internal Medicine/PediatricsMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Medical School Performance and Test Scores

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4.0


4.5 4.5 3.9 4.1 4.2 4.2 4.2 3.9 2.9


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Figure IMP-2 Internal Medicine/PediatricsMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Other Factors

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5


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2.9 2.7


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Figure IMP-3 Internal Medicine/PediatricsPercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview



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Yes, target score

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Figure IMP-4 Internal Medicine/PediatricsAverage Target USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 (CK) Scores Programs Consider When Granting Interviews



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Average Scores

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Figure IMP-5 Internal Medicine/PediatricsProgram's Interview ActivitiesPercentage of Program's Interview Slots Extended Prior to the November 1st MSPE/Dean's Letter Release Date 40%

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Neurology


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57% 40% 34% 15%



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NeurologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview Other Factors

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63% 58% 52% 42% 25%


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NeurologyMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Medical School Performance and Test Scores

1

2

3

4

5


4.3


4.3 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.0 3.9 4.2 3.9 3.0


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NeurologyMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Other Factors

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2

3

4

5


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4.8 3.8 3.4


4.0 3.5 2.8


3.2 3.1 3.1


3.5 3.4


3.0 2.9


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Figure N-3

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



80% 80%

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Figure N-4

NeurologyAverage Target USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 (CK) Scores Programs Consider When Granting Interviews



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Average Scores

240

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NeurologyProgram's Interview Activities


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Obstetrics and Gynecology


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Obstetrics and GynecologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview Medical School Performance and Test Scores

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58% 44% 44% 22%



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Figure OG-1

Obstetrics and GynecologyPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview Other Factors

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54% 53% 52% 53% 21%


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Obstetrics and GynecologyMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Medical School Performance and Test Scores

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2

3

4

5


4.1


4.4 4.3 4.1 4.2 3.9 4.0 3.5 3.8 3.1


4.2 3.9 3.1


4.2 3.6 3.5 2.9


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Obstetrics and GynecologyMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Other Factors

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2

3

4

5


4.7 4.7 4.7 4.7 4.6 4.2 4.3 3.9


4.9 3.9 3.0


3.7 3.4 2.5


3.4 3.3 3.1


3.2 2.8


3.1 2.6


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Figure OG-3

Obstetrics and GynecologyPercentage of Programs That Use USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) Scores When Considering Which Applicants to Interview



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Yes, target score

No


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Figure OG-4

Obstetrics and GynecologyAverage Target USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 (CK) Scores Programs Consider When Granting Interviews



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260

Average Scores

240

240

220

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200

180

Step 1

Step 2 (CK)

180


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Obstetrics and GynecologyProgram's Interview Activities


Percent of Programs

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29% 21% 13% 7%0% 0% 1-24% 25-49% 50-74% 75-99% 100%

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Orthopaedic Surgery


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Orthopaedic SurgeryPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview Medical School Performance and Test Scores

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59% 32% 14%


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Orthopaedic SurgeryPercentage of Programs Citing Each Factor in Selecting Applicants to Interview Other Factors

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Orthopaedic SurgeryMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Medical School Performance and Test Scores

1

2

3

4

5


4.3


4.1 4.3 4.0 4.2 4.1 4.5 3.4 4.1 3.7


4.4 3.7 3.2


4.5 3.6 4.0 2.5


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Orthopaedic SurgeryMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Other Factors

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2

3

4

5


4.7 4.7 4.6 4.7 4.6 4.1 4.3 3.9


4.8 4.0 2.9


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