| Ophthalmology Residency Match Outcomes for 2011. | |
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PMID: 22218141 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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PURPOSE: To determine the match rate and predictors of matching into an ophthalmology residency. DESIGN: Population-based, cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS: All 746 candidates who submitted an application for the 2011 ophthalmology residency match. METHODS: The Ophthalmology Residency Matching Program applicant database was reviewed to determine applicant characteristics and match outcomes. For US seniors, multivariate regression analysis was performed to determine predictors of matching. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Match rate and predictors of US seniors matching. RESULTS: Rank lists were submitted by 622 applicants, among whom 458 (74%) matched. The match rate was higher for US seniors (83%) than for independent applicants (41%; P < 0.001). US seniors who matched were more likely to be Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society members (odds ratio [OR], 2.94; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.16-7.29), to attend medical schools ranked in the top 40 according to National Institutes of Health funding (OR, 2.25; CI, 1.14-4.43), and to have ranked more programs (OR, 1.44; CI, 1.29-1.60). Those ranking 6 to 10 programs had an 80% to 90% chance of matching, and those ranking more than 10 programs had a greater than 90% chance of matching. No clear benefit was observed by ranking additional programs once 11 had already been ranked. Average US Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 scores were 239±14 and 223±18 for applicants who were matched and unmatched, respectively; this difference was significant by univariate analysis (P < 0.001) but not by multivariate regression (P = 0.163). CONCLUSIONS: Ophthalmology ranks among the most competitive specialties in medicine. Those most likely to match were US seniors who maintained academic excellence beginning in their preclinical years. A finite relationship exists between ranking a greater number of programs and having a greater chance of matching. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE(S): The author(s) have no proprietary or commercial interest in any materials discussed in this article. |
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Salman J Yousuf; Leslie S Jones |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-1-3 |
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Title: Ophthalmology Volume: - ISSN: 1549-4713 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
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Created Date: 2012-1-5 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7802443 Medline TA: Ophthalmology Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Copyright © 2011 American Academy of Ophthalmology. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Department of Ophthalmology, Howard University, Washington, District of Columbia. |
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