Results of the 2010 NRMP Program Director Survey www.nrmp.org May 2010
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Results of the 2010 NRMP Program Director Survey
May 2010www.nrmp.org
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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%
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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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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
Letters of RecommendationLetters of recommendation in the specialty
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
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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
ResearchDemonstrated involvement and interest in research Interest in academic career
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%
If Required, Do You Consider Applicants Who Fail Their Exam On The 1st Attempt?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
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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
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Anesthesiology
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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%
Letters of RecommendationLetters of recommendation in the specialty
67%
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
64% 51% 60% 58% 58% 64% 58% 60% 54%
Standardized Test ScoresUSMLE/COMLEX Step 1 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 3 score *
71% 55% 22%
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
55% 47% 51% 20%
Note: The data were sorted by aggregate totals.
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Figure A-1
AnesthesiologyPercentage 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
66% 53% 43% 53% 29% 20%
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
57% 54% 59% 46% 19%
ResearchDemonstrated involvement and interest in research Interest in academic career
45% 34%
Note: The data were sorted by aggregate totals.
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Figure A-2
AnesthesiologyMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Medical School Performance and Test Scores
1
2
3
4
5
Letters of RecommendationLetters of recommendation in the specialty
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
4.4 4.3 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.2 4.2 4.1 3.7
Standardized Test ScoresUSMLE/COMLEX Step 1 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 score USMLE/ COMLEX Step 3 score
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
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Figure A-2
AnesthesiologyMean 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 4.5 4.4 4.6 4.3 4.2 3.8
Miscellaneous Applicant ConsiderationsApplicant was flagged with Match violation by the NRMP Visa status Fluency in language spoken by your patient population
4.9 3.8 3.1
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 2.5
Personal StatementPersonal Statement Other life experience Volunteer/extracurricular experiences
3.4 3.3 3.0
ResearchDemonstrated involvement and interest in research Interest in academic career
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
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Figure A-3
AnesthesiologyPercentage 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%
85%40%
72%20% 20%
28% 15%0% Yes, pass only Yes, target score
0%No Never Seldom
0%Often
0%
USMLE Step 2 (CK) ScoreScores Required?100%
If Required, Do You Consider Applicants Who Fail Their Exam On The 1st Attempt?100%
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%
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Figure A-4
AnesthesiologyAverage Target 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
228 208 207
227
200
180
Step 1
Step 2 (CK)
Step 1
Step 2 (CK)
180
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Figure A-5
AnesthesiologyProgram'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% 15% 11%0% 0% 1-24% 25-49% 50-74%
26%
11%
11%
75-99%
100%
Percent of Interview Slots
700 650 600 550 500 450 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0
Average Number of Applications Received, Applicants Interviewed and Ranked, and Positions in the Match
Average Percentage of Applications Rejected and Reviewed 100
80
659
Percent
Means
400
60
40
5120
45
107Number of applications received Number of applicants interviewed
89Number of applicants ranked
8Number of positions in the Match
0
Percentage of applications rejected
Percentage of applications receiving an indepth review
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Dermatology
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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%
Letters of RecommendationLetters of recommendation in the specialty
77%
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
65% 71% 63% 52% 63% 65% 65% 60% 50%
Standardized Test ScoresUSMLE/COMLEX Step 1 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 3 score *
62% 44% 29%
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
60% 54% 52% 17%
Note: The data were sorted by aggregate totals.
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Figure D-1
DermatologyPercentage 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
73% 67% 42% 67% 37% 35%
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
67% 65% 60% 63% 37%
ResearchDemonstrated involvement and interest in research Interest in academic career
62% 60%
Note: The data were sorted by aggregate totals.
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Figure D-2
DermatologyMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Medical School Performance and Test Scores
1
2
3
4
5
Letters of RecommendationLetters of recommendation in the specialty
4.6
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
4.5 4.4 3.7 4.1 4.1 4.1 3.7 4.0 3.2
Standardized Test ScoresUSMLE/COMLEX Step 1 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 score USMLE/ COMLEX Step 3 score
4.1 3.8 3.3
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.
4.4 3.7 3.6 3.0
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Figure D-2
DermatologyMean 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
4.9 4.8 4.7 4.6 4.7 4.4 4.5 4.2
Miscellaneous Applicant ConsiderationsApplicant was flagged with Match violation by the NRMP Visa status Fluency in language spoken by your patient population
4.7 3.8 3.0
Personal Knowledge of ApplicantPersonal prior knowledge of the applicant Audition elective/rotation within your department Away rotation in your specialty at another institution
4.2 3.9 2.9
Personal StatementPersonal Statement Other life experience Volunteer/extracurricular experiences
3.8 3.8 3.5
ResearchDemonstrated involvement and interest in research Interest in academic career
3.9 4.0
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
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Figure D-3
DermatologyPercentage 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%
90%40% 40%
53%20%
43% 4% 0%Yes, target score No Never Seldom Often
20%
10%0% Yes, pass only
0%
USMLE Step 2 (CK) ScoreScores Required?100%
If Required, Do You Consider Applicants Who Fail Their Exam On The 1st Attempt?100%
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%
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Figure D-4
DermatologyAverage Target 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
247200
250200
221
222
180
Step 1
Step 2 (CK)
Step 1
Step 2 (CK)
180
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Figure D-5
DermatologyProgram'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%
78%
6%0% 0% 1-24%
2%25-49%
6%50-74%
8% 0%75-99% 100%
Percent of Interview Slots
450 400 350 300 250 200 150
Average Number of Applications Received, Applicants Interviewed and Ranked, and Positions in the Match
Average Percentage of Applications Rejected and Reviewed 100
80
409
Percent
60
Means
40
54100 50 0 20
44
25 33Number of applications received Number of applicants interviewed Number of applicants ranked
3Number of positions in the Match
0
Percentage of applications rejected
Percentage of applications receiving an indepth review
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Diagnostic Radiology
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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%
Letters of RecommendationLetters of recommendation in the specialty
65%
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
67% 67% 59% 59% 71% 62% 54% 59% 52%
Standardized Test ScoresUSMLE/COMLEX Step 1 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 3 score *
69% 42% 17%
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% 56% 16%
Note: The data were sorted by aggregate totals.
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Figure RD-1
Diagnostic RadiologyPercentage 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
71% 56% 54% 56% 39% 24%
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
56% 48% 52% 56% 18%
ResearchDemonstrated involvement and interest in research Interest in academic career
53% 33%
Note: The data were sorted by aggregate totals.
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Figure RD-2
Diagnostic RadiologyMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Medical School Performance and Test Scores
1
2
3
4
5
Letters of RecommendationLetters of recommendation in the specialty
3.9
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
3.7 3.9 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.2 4.2 4.1 3.5
Standardized Test ScoresUSMLE/COMLEX Step 1 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 score USMLE/ COMLEX Step 3 score
4.3 3.8 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 3.6 3.9 2.6
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Figure RD-2
Diagnostic RadiologyMean 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
4.8 4.6 4.7 4.6 4.4 4.2 4.0 3.9
Miscellaneous Applicant ConsiderationsApplicant was flagged with Match violation by the NRMP Visa status Fluency in language spoken by your patient population
4.8 3.9 2.8
Personal Knowledge of ApplicantPersonal prior knowledge of the applicant Audition elective/rotation within your department Away rotation in your specialty at another institution
4.0 3.6 2.5
Personal StatementPersonal Statement Other life experience Volunteer/extracurricular experiences
3.2 3.2 2.8
ResearchDemonstrated involvement and interest in research Interest in academic career
3.4 2.9
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.
2.8 2.6
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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
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%
77% 56%
40%
20%
43% 23%
20%
0%
0%Yes, pass only Yes, target score No Never Seldom
1%Often 0%
USMLE Step 2 (CK) ScoreScores Required?100%
If Required, Do You Consider Applicants Who Fail Their Exam On The 1st Attempt?100%
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%
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Figure RD-4
Diagnostic RadiologyAverage Target 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
237200
237200
218
214
180
Step 1
Step 2 (CK)
Step 1
Step 2 (CK)
180
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Figure RD-5
Diagnostic RadiologyProgram'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%
33% 21% 13% 7%0% 0% 1-24% 25-49% 50-74% 75-99% 100%
16% 10%
Percent of Interview Slots
550 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0
Average Number of Applications Received, Applicants Interviewed and Ranked, and Positions in the Match
Average Percentage of Applications Rejected and Reviewed 100
80
530
Percent
60
Means
40
20
47
51
79Number of applications received Number of applicants interviewed
66Number of applicants ranked
5Number of positions in the Match
0
Percentage of applications rejected
Percentage of applications receiving an indepth review
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Emergency Medicine
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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%
Letters of RecommendationLetters of recommendation in the specialty
90%
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
80% 71% 85% 69% 78% 79% 80% 64% 48%
Standardized Test ScoresUSMLE/COMLEX Step 1 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 3 score *
81% 66% 26%
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
65% 49% 54% 20%
Note: The data were sorted by aggregate totals.
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Figure EM-1
Emergency MedicinePercentage 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% 60% 59% 61% 39% 35%
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
65% 63% 64% 44% 59%
ResearchDemonstrated involvement and interest in research Interest in academic career
55% 43%
Note: The data were sorted by aggregate totals.
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Figure EM-2
Emergency MedicineMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Medical School Performance and Test Scores
1
2
3
4
5
Letters of RecommendationLetters of recommendation in the specialty
4.7
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
4.8 4.7 3.8 4.1 3.9 4.0 3.8 3.6 2.5
Standardized Test ScoresUSMLE/COMLEX Step 1 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 score USMLE/ COMLEX Step 3 score
3.8 3.8 3.0
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.
4.0 3.3 3.5 2.9
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Figure EM-2
Emergency MedicineMean 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
4.8 4.7 4.7 4.5 4.6 4.2 4.1 3.5
Miscellaneous Applicant ConsiderationsApplicant was flagged with Match violation by the NRMP Visa status Fluency in language spoken by your patient population
4.9 3.3 3.0
Personal Knowledge of ApplicantPersonal prior knowledge of the applicant Audition elective/rotation within your department Away rotation in your specialty at another institution
4.0 3.9 3.8
Personal StatementPersonal Statement Other life experience Volunteer/extracurricular experiences
2.7 3.1 3.0
ResearchDemonstrated involvement and interest in research Interest in academic career
3.1 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.
2.6 2.4
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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
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%
74% 58%20%
40%
39% 3% 16%Never Seldom
20%
10%Often 0%
0%
Yes, pass only
Yes, target score
No
USMLE Step 2 (CK) ScoreScores Required?100%
If Required, Do You Consider Applicants Who Fail Their Exam On The 1st Attempt?100%
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%
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Figure EM-4
Emergency MedicineAverage Target 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
227 203 205Step 2 (CK)
228
200
180
Step 1
Step 1
Step 2 (CK)
180
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Figure EM-5
Emergency MedicineProgram'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%
25% 20% 18% 19% 19%
0% 0% 1-24% 25-49% 50-74% 75-99%
0%100%
Percent of Interview Slots
600 550 500 450 400
Average Number of Applications Received, Applicants Interviewed and Ranked, and Positions in the Match
Average Percentage of Applications Rejected and Reviewed 100
80
300 250 200 150 100 50 0
580
Percent
Means
350
60
40
5920
40
122Number of applications received Number of applicants interviewed
109Number of applicants ranked
11Number of positions in the Match
0
Percentage of applications rejected
Percentage of applications receiving an indepth review
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Family Medicine
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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%
Letters of RecommendationLetters of recommendation in the specialty
70%
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
56% 56% 50% 66% 47% 39% 37% 47% 29%
Standardized Test ScoresUSMLE/COMLEX Step 1 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 3 score *
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%
Note: The data were sorted by aggregate totals.
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Figure FM-1
Family MedicinePercentage 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
76% 56% 57% 50% 48% 36%
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
57% 60% 54% 50% 15%
ResearchDemonstrated involvement and interest in research
15%
Interest in academic career 10%
Note: The data were sorted by aggregate totals.
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Figure FM-2
Family MedicineMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Medical School Performance and Test Scores
1
2
3
4
5
Letters of RecommendationLetters of recommendation in the specialty
4.1
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
3.9 3.7 4.3 3.8 3.6 3.6 4.0 3.7 2.8
Standardized Test ScoresUSMLE/COMLEX Step 1 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 score USMLE/ COMLEX Step 3 score
3.9 4.1 3.3
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.
4.1 3.4 2.9 2.6
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Figure FM-2
Family MedicineMean 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
4.8 4.7 4.8 4.7 4.5 4.5 3.9 3.9
Miscellaneous Applicant ConsiderationsApplicant was flagged with Match violation by the NRMP Visa status Fluency in language spoken by your patient population
4.8 4.0 3.7
Personal Knowledge of ApplicantPersonal prior knowledge of the applicant Audition elective/rotation within your department Away rotation in your specialty at another institution
4.0 4.0 2.4
Personal StatementPersonal Statement Other life experience Volunteer/extracurricular experiences
4.0 3.3 3.4
ResearchDemonstrated involvement and interest in research Interest in academic career
2.2 2.2
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.
3.5 3.4
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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
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%
63%20%
46% 35% 1% 3%Never Seldom
51%20%
0%
Yes, pass only
Yes, target score
No
Often
0%
USMLE Step 2 (CK) ScoreScores Required?100%
If Required, Do You Consider Applicants Who Fail Their Exam On The 1st Attempt?100%
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
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Figure FM-4
Family MedicineAverage Target 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
214 194 193Step 2 (CK) Step 1
216
200
180
Step 1
Step 2 (CK)
180
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Figure FM-5
Family MedicineProgram'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% 17% 19% 14% 4%0% 0% 1-24% 25-49% 50-74% 75-99% 100%
20%
Percent of Interview Slots
900 850 800 750 700 650 600 550 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0
Average Number of Applications Received, Applicants Interviewed and Ranked, and Positions in the Match
Average Percentage of Applications Rejected and Reviewed 100
80
890
Percent
60
Means
40
6820
33
44 68Number of applications received Number of applicants interviewed Number of applicants ranked
6Number of positions in the Match
0
Percentage of applications rejected
Percentage of applications receiving an indepth review
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General Surgery
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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%
Letters of RecommendationLetters of recommendation in the specialty
77%
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
64% 55% 69% 57% 63% 64% 67% 55% 43%
Standardized Test ScoresUSMLE/COMLEX Step 1 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 3 score *
72% 61% 23%
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
63% 47% 51% 19%
Note: The data were sorted by aggregate totals.
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Figure GS-1
General SurgeryPercentage 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
65% 51% 41% 49% 43% 22%
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
50% 49% 51% 47% 14%
ResearchDemonstrated involvement and interest in research Interest in academic career
44% 26%
Note: The data were sorted by aggregate totals.
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Figure GS-2
General SurgeryMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Medical School Performance and Test Scores
1
2
3
4
5
Letters of RecommendationLetters of recommendation in the specialty
4.6
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
4.4 4.4 4.2 4.1 4.2 4.1 3.7 4.0 3.5
Standardized Test ScoresUSMLE/COMLEX Step 1 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 score USMLE/ COMLEX Step 3 score
4.5 4.3 3.4
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.
4.4 3.8 4.0 3.0
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Figure GS-2
General SurgeryMean 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 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.4 4.3 4.3 4.0
Miscellaneous Applicant ConsiderationsApplicant was flagged with Match violation by the NRMP Visa status Fluency in language spoken by your patient population
4.7 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
4.0 3.7 2.5
Personal StatementPersonal Statement Other life experience Volunteer/extracurricular experiences
3.3 3.3 3.1
ResearchDemonstrated involvement and interest in research Interest in academic career
3.5 3.2
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.
3.2 3.0
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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
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%
78% 53%
40%
20%
45% 22% 1%
20%
2%Never Seldom Often 0%
0%
Yes, pass only
Yes, target score
No
USMLE Step 2 (CK) ScoreScores Required?100%
If Required, Do You Consider Applicants Who Fail Their Exam On The 1st Attempt?100%
80% 80%
60%
60%
40%
40%
59%20%
48% 26% 15%
51%20%
1%Never Seldom Often 0%
0%
Yes, pass only
Yes, target score
No
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Figure GS-4
General SurgeryAverage Target 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
223 208 207
222
200
180
Step 1
Step 2 (CK)
Step 1
Step 2 (CK)
180
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Figure GS-5
General SurgeryProgram'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%
24% 16% 9%0% 0% 1-24% 25-49% 50-74%
24% 13% 15%
75-99%
100%
Percent of Interview Slots
550 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0
Average Number of Applications Received, Applicants Interviewed and Ranked, and Positions in the Match
Average Percentage of Applications Rejected and Reviewed 100
80
532
Percent
60
Means
40
5720
42
60Number of applications received Number of applicants interviewed
45Number of applicants ranked
5Number of positions in the Match
0
Percentage of applications rejected
Percentage of applications receiving an indepth review
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Internal Medicine
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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%
Letters of RecommendationLetters of recommendation in the specialty
60%
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% 65% 55% 61% 59% 52% 50% 47% 36%
Standardized Test ScoresUSMLE/COMLEX Step 1 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 3 score *
68% 62% 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
54% 42% 40% 19%
Note: The data were sorted by aggregate totals.
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Figure IM-1
Internal MedicinePercentage 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
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%
ResearchDemonstrated involvement and interest in research Interest in academic career
30% 21%
Note: The data were sorted by aggregate totals.
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Figure IM-2
Internal MedicineMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Medical School Performance and Test Scores
1
2
3
4
5
Letters of RecommendationLetters of recommendation in the specialty
4.0
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 4.1 4.1 4.0 4.2 3.8 3.0
Standardized Test ScoresUSMLE/COMLEX Step 1 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 score USMLE/ COMLEX Step 3 score
3.9 4.0 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 3.8 3.7 2.9
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Figure IM-2
Internal MedicineMean 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
4.5 4.6 4.3 4.2 4.5 3.8 3.8 3.5
Miscellaneous Applicant ConsiderationsApplicant was flagged with Match violation by the NRMP Visa status Fluency in language spoken by your patient population
4.8 3.5 3.4
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 3.5 2.2
Personal StatementPersonal Statement Other life experience Volunteer/extracurricular experiences
3.0 3.0 2.8
ResearchDemonstrated involvement and interest in research Interest in academic career
2.8 2.7
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.
2.5 2.5
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Figure IM-3
Internal MedicinePercentage 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%
63%20%
68%20%
36% 21% 0%Yes, pass only Yes, target score No Never Seldom
10%Often 0%
0%
USMLE Step 2 (CK) ScoreScores Required?100%
If Required, Do You Consider Applicants Who Fail Their Exam On The 1st Attempt?100%
80% 80%
60%
60%
40%
40%
54%20%
63%20%
29% 17%0%
31% 6%0%
Yes, pass only
Yes, target score
No
Never
Seldom
Often
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Figure IM-4
Internal MedicineAverage Target 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
228 207 207
227
200
180
Step 1
Step 2 (CK)
Step 1
Step 2 (CK)
180
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Figure IM-5
Internal MedicineProgram'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% 20% 12%0% 0% 1-24% 25-49% 50-74%
28%
11% 3%75-99% 100%
Percent of Interview Slots
1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1,000 800 600
Average Number of Applications Received, Applicants Interviewed and Ranked, and Positions in the Match
Average Percentage of Applications Rejected and Reviewed 100
80
1,644
Percent
60
Means
40
58400 200 20
40
1640Number of applications received Number of applicants interviewed
121Number of applicants ranked
10Number of positions in the Match
0
Percentage of applications rejected
Percentage of applications receiving an indepth review
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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
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Letters of RecommendationLetters of recommendation in the specialty
56%
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
65% 49% 58% 51% 63% 47% 49% 47% 28%
Standardized Test ScoresUSMLE/COMLEX Step 1 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 3 score *
70% 65% 19%
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
60% 40% 40% 28%
Note: The data were sorted by aggregate totals.
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Figure IMP-1 Internal Medicine/PediatricsPercentage 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
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%
ResearchDemonstrated involvement and interest in research Interest in academic career
23% 16%
Note: The data were sorted by aggregate totals.
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Figure IMP-2 Internal Medicine/PediatricsMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Medical School Performance and Test Scores
1
2
3
4
5
Letters of RecommendationLetters of recommendation in the specialty
4.0
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
4.5 4.5 3.9 4.1 4.2 4.2 4.2 3.9 2.9
Standardized Test ScoresUSMLE/COMLEX Step 1 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 score USMLE/ COMLEX Step 3 score
4.0 4.1 3.6
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.
4.1 4.0 3.9 3.3
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Figure IMP-2 Internal Medicine/PediatricsMean 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
4.8 4.6 4.8 4.7 4.5 4.3 4.1 3.6
Miscellaneous Applicant ConsiderationsApplicant was flagged with Match violation by the NRMP Visa status Fluency in language spoken by your patient population
4.9 3.5 3.6
Personal Knowledge of ApplicantPersonal prior knowledge of the applicant Audition elective/rotation within your department Away rotation in your specialty at another institution
3.8 3.6 2.2
Personal StatementPersonal Statement Other life experience Volunteer/extracurricular experiences
3.1 3.3 3.4
ResearchDemonstrated involvement and interest in research Interest in academic career
2.7 2.8
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.
2.9 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
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%
83% 49% 51%
40%
20%
20%
0%
0%Yes, pass only Yes, target score No
10%Never Seldom
7%Often
0%
USMLE Step 2 (CK) ScoreScores Required?100%
If Required, Do You Consider Applicants Who Fail Their Exam On The 1st Attempt?100%
80% 80%
60%
60%
40%
40%
71%20%
43%
38% 20% 26% 3%Never Seldom Often
20%
0%
0%
Yes, pass only
Yes, target score
No
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71
Figure IMP-4 Internal Medicine/PediatricsAverage Target 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
218 203 200Step 2 (CK) Step 1
219
200
180
Step 1
Step 2 (CK)
180
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72
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%
Percent of Programs
20%
38% 26% 17% 10% 10% 0%0% 1-24% 25-49% 50-74% 75-99% 100%
0%
Percent of Interview Slots
300
Average Number of Applications Received, Applicants Interviewed and Ranked, and Positions in the Match
Average Percentage of Applications Rejected and Reviewed 100
250
80
200
150
250100
Percent
60
Means
40
50
20
44
48
560Number of applications received Number of applicants interviewed
47Number of applicants ranked
5Number of positions in the Match
0
Percentage of applications rejected
Percentage of applications receiving an indepth review
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73
Neurology
NRMP Program Director Survey Results, 2010
74
Figure N-1
NeurologyPercentage 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
79%
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
54% 57% 61% 64% 55% 52% 52% 55% 37%
Standardized Test ScoresUSMLE/COMLEX Step 1 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 3 score *
79% 70% 31%
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
57% 40% 34% 15%
Note: The data were sorted by aggregate totals.
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Figure N-1
NeurologyPercentage 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
69% 46% 49% 43% 43% 27%
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
63% 58% 52% 42% 25%
ResearchDemonstrated involvement and interest in research Interest in academic career
43% 31%
Note: The data were sorted by aggregate totals.
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76
Figure N-2
NeurologyMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Medical School Performance and Test Scores
1
2
3
4
5
Letters of RecommendationLetters of recommendation in the specialty
4.3
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
4.3 4.2 4.2 4.0 4.0 3.9 4.2 3.9 3.0
Standardized Test ScoresUSMLE/COMLEX Step 1 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 score USMLE/ COMLEX Step 3 score
4.1 4.1 3.4
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 3.7 2.9
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77
Figure N-2
NeurologyMean 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
4.8 4.7 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.3 4.1 3.7
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 3.4
Personal Knowledge of ApplicantPersonal prior knowledge of the applicant Audition elective/rotation within your department Away rotation in your specialty at another institution
4.0 3.5 2.8
Personal StatementPersonal Statement Other life experience Volunteer/extracurricular experiences
3.2 3.1 3.1
ResearchDemonstrated involvement and interest in research Interest in academic career
3.5 3.4
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.
3.0 2.9
NRMP Program Director Survey Results, 2010
78
Figure N-3
NeurologyPercentage 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%
67%20%
77%
40%
33% 20% 0%Yes, pass only Yes, target score No Never Seldom
20%
3%Often 0%
0%
USMLE Step 2 (CK) ScoreScores Required?100%
If Required, Do You Consider Applicants Who Fail Their Exam On The 1st Attempt?100%
80% 80%
60%
60%
40%
40%
70% 51%20% 20%
31% 18%0% Yes, pass only Yes, target score No
27% 3%Never Seldom Often 0%
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79
Figure N-4
NeurologyAverage Target 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
222 202 203Step 2 (CK) Step 1
221
200
180
Step 1
Step 2 (CK)
180
NRMP Program Director Survey Results, 2010
80
Figure N-5
NeurologyProgram'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%
31% 23% 18% 9%0% 0% 1-24% 25-49% 50-74% 75-99% 100%
12% 6%
Percent of Interview Slots
400 350
Average Number of Applications Received, Applicants Interviewed and Ranked, and Positions in the Match
Average Percentage of Applications Rejected and Reviewed 100
80 300 250 200
356150 100
Percent
60
Means
40
5320
46
50
500Number of applications received Number of applicants interviewed
41Number of applicants ranked
4Number of positions in the Match
0
Percentage of applications rejected
Percentage of applications receiving an indepth review
NRMP Program Director Survey Results, 2010
81
Obstetrics and Gynecology
NRMP Program Director Survey Results, 2010
82
Figure OG-1
Obstetrics and GynecologyPercentage 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
69%
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
69% 55% 66% 57% 60% 61% 63% 49% 44%
Standardized Test ScoresUSMLE/COMLEX Step 1 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 3 score *
76% 61% 19%
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% 44% 22%
Note: The data were sorted by aggregate totals.
NRMP Program Director Survey Results, 2010
83
Figure OG-1
Obstetrics and GynecologyPercentage 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
70% 54% 50% 53% 42% 29%
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
54% 53% 52% 53% 21%
ResearchDemonstrated involvement and interest in research Interest in academic career
40% 27%
Note: The data were sorted by aggregate totals.
NRMP Program Director Survey Results, 2010
84
Figure OG-2
Obstetrics and GynecologyMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Medical School Performance and Test Scores
1
2
3
4
5
Letters of RecommendationLetters of recommendation in the specialty
4.1
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
4.4 4.3 4.1 4.2 3.9 4.0 3.5 3.8 3.1
Standardized Test ScoresUSMLE/COMLEX Step 1 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 score USMLE/ COMLEX Step 3 score
4.2 3.9 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 3.6 3.5 2.9
NRMP Program Director Survey Results, 2010
85
Figure OG-2
Obstetrics and GynecologyMean 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 4.7 4.7 4.6 4.2 4.3 3.9
Miscellaneous Applicant ConsiderationsApplicant was flagged with Match violation by the NRMP Visa status Fluency in language spoken by your patient population
4.9 3.9 3.0
Personal Knowledge of ApplicantPersonal prior knowledge of the applicant Audition elective/rotation within your department Away rotation in your specialty at another institution
3.7 3.4 2.5
Personal StatementPersonal Statement Other life experience Volunteer/extracurricular experiences
3.4 3.3 3.1
ResearchDemonstrated involvement and interest in research Interest in academic career
3.2 2.8
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.
3.1 2.6
NRMP Program Director Survey Results, 2010
86
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
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%
61%20%
61%20%
39% 21% 18%Seldom Often
0%
0%Yes, pass only Yes, target score No Never
0%
USMLE Step 2 (CK) ScoreScores Required?100%
If Required, Do You Consider Applicants Who Fail Their Exam On The 1st Attempt?100%
80% 80%
60%
60%
40%
40%
20%
41%
44% 35% 15%
53%20%
12%Never Seldom Often 0%
0%
Yes, pass only
Yes, target score
No
NRMP Program Director Survey Results, 2010
87
Figure OG-4
Obstetrics and GynecologyAverage Target 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
216 199 201Step 2 (CK) Step 1
219
200
180
Step 1
Step 2 (CK)
180
NRMP Program Director Survey Results, 2010
88
Figure OG-5
Obstetrics and GynecologyProgram'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%
29% 21% 13% 7%0% 0% 1-24% 25-49% 50-74% 75-99% 100%
15%
15%
Percent of Interview Slots
400 350
Average Number of Applications Received, Applicants Interviewed and Ranked, and Positions in the Match
Average Percentage of Applications Rejected and Reviewed 100
80 300 250 200
356150 100
Percent
60
Means
40
5220
48
50
620Number of applications received Number of applicants interviewed
51Number of applicants ranked
5Number of positions in the Match
0
Percentage of applications rejected
Percentage of applications receiving an indepth review
NRMP Program Director Survey Results, 2010
89
Orthopaedic Surgery
NRMP Program Director Survey Results, 2010
90
Figure OS-1
Orthopaedic SurgeryPercentage 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
61% 57% 58% 48% 55% 67% 64% 57% 46%
Standardized Test ScoresUSMLE/COMLEX Step 1 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 3 score *
59% 32% 14%
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
57% 43% 58% 6%
Note: The data were sorted by aggregate totals.
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91
Figure OS-1
Orthopaedic SurgeryPercentage 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
70% 54% 42% 49% 33% 17%
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
58% 43% 59% 36% 26%
ResearchDemonstrated involvement and interest in research Interest in academic career
61% 25%
Note: The data were sorted by aggregate totals.
NRMP Program Director Survey Results, 2010
92
Figure OS-2
Orthopaedic SurgeryMean Importance Ratings* of Factors in Ranking Applicants Medical School Performance and Test Scores
1
2
3
4
5
Letters of RecommendationLetters of recommendation in the specialty
4.3
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
4.1 4.3 4.0 4.2 4.1 4.5 3.4 4.1 3.7
Standardized Test ScoresUSMLE/COMLEX Step 1 score USMLE/COMLEX Step 2 score USMLE/ COMLEX Step 3 score
4.4 3.7 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). Note: Items are presented in descending order based on mean ratings of factors of all programs. The data were sorted by aggregate totals.
4.5 3.6 4.0 2.5
NRMP Program Director Survey Results, 2010
93
Figure OS-2
Orthopaedic SurgeryMean 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 4.7 4.6 4.1 4.3 3.9
Miscellaneous Applicant ConsiderationsApplicant was flagged with Match violation by the NRMP Visa status Fluency in language spoken by your patient population
4.8 4.0 2.9
Personal Knowledge of ApplicantPersonal prior knowledge of the applicant Audition elective/rotation within your department Away rotation in your specialty at another institution
4.3 4.2 3.3
Personal StatementPersonal Statement Other life experience Volunteer/extracurricular exper