Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 155(1), P. 223 - 226
Published: Dec. 16, 2024
Phillips, Brett T. MD, MBA; Abi-Rafeh, Jad MSc; Brown, Stav MD; Datta, Shaishav Graziano, Francis D. Ma, Xiya Molle, Marcello Naga, Hani I. Othman, Sammy Remy, Katya Seth, Ishith MS; Mardan, Qutaiba N. M. Shah MBBS; Taskindoust, Mahsa Williams, Sacha PhD Author Information
Language: Английский
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(1), P. e6417 - e6417
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Background: The first class of integrated plastic surgery residency applicants with pass/fail (P/F) step 1 assessments occurred during the 2023–2024 Match cycle. This study analyzes results a 2024 postmatch survey to program directors (PDs) regarding impact conversion P/F scoring and compares 2019 that attempted predict how this would influence decision-making when it was initially announced. Methods: A 26-item evaluating PDs’ perspectives on applicant characteristics application process following distributed March 2024. Data were analyzed using summary tables, marginal homogeneity tests, Mann-Whitney U tests. Results: Thirty-seven PDs completed (response rate = 46.3%). top 3 most important metrics for determining interview invitations after participation in an away rotation, letters recommendation, involvement research, while ultimately match rank list order emphasized quality applicant’s interview. total 68.1% agree more difficult differentiate without numerical score. 51.5% reported 2 clinical knowledge scores screen applicants. opinions factors influencing cycle did not significantly change from predictions studied 2019. Conclusions: Program felt cycle, between applicants, leading increased emphasis other such as rotations, scores, research. There no difference what predicted.
Language: Английский
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Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown
Published: March 1, 2025
Language: Английский
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Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(4), P. e6652 - e6652
Published: April 1, 2025
Background: Plastic surgery residency training in France presents unique challenges and opportunities, with a highly competitive environment growing demand for academic plastic surgeons. Understanding the factors influencing residents’ career decisions is essential optimizing programs fostering interest. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using self-administered questionnaire comprising 14 questions distributed via RedCAP between January June 2023. The included all residents young attendings 21 French University Hospital Centers nationwide, from year 1 to postgraduate 2. Results: Among 204 contacted participants, 106 responses were obtained. All complete. First-year represented 9.4% of respondents, whereas “deepening” “consolidation phases” 41.5% 25.6%, respectively. Senior such as “junior doctors” 25.5% survey respondents. Although most expressed interest private practice, mentorship surgeons emerged significant influencer toward pursuits. Despite prevalence mentors (38% identified mentors), discrepancy found perceived orientation actual research indicating need improved awareness exposure possibilities during residency. Financial considerations, including salary differentials job security, also seemed play substantial role decision-making. Conclusions: Cultivating deeper understanding careers’ multifaceted nature enhancing appeal pursuits are nurturing next generation It hoped that this will help enhance vocations residents.
Language: Английский
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Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13(4), P. e6698 - e6698
Published: April 1, 2025
Background: Personal statements are a required component of plastic surgery residency applications but can be extremely time- and labor-intensive. Artificial intelligence (AI) programs like ChatGPT streamline personal statement writing, their use, especially if undisclosed, have ethical implications. This study elucidates the perspective program directors (PDs) regarding importance in reviewing applicants whether should utilized. Methods: An anonymous, 6-question multiple-choice survey was designed administered 3 rounds via REDCap to 120 current PDs. additional email reminder by principal investigator. Data collected reported aggregate. Results: The response rate 28.6%. Most PDs (73.5%) that were somewhat important determining interviewees rank list; 85.3% not confident ability determine Additionally, residencies utilizing AI-detection software, although 11.8% plan implement one. Only 8.8% believed use ethically appropriate all aspects creation, whereas others it only for brainstorming (11.8%), editing (14.7%), or writing (5.9%). Finally, 58.8% unethical parts creation. Conclusions: utilization AI could profound impact on streamlining its has many Currently, majority surveyed feel any form during writing.
Language: Английский
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Journal of Surgical Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 303, P. 22 - 31
Published: Sept. 16, 2024
Language: Английский
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Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 155(1), P. 223 - 226
Published: Dec. 16, 2024
Phillips, Brett T. MD, MBA; Abi-Rafeh, Jad MSc; Brown, Stav MD; Datta, Shaishav Graziano, Francis D. Ma, Xiya Molle, Marcello Naga, Hani I. Othman, Sammy Remy, Katya Seth, Ishith MS; Mardan, Qutaiba N. M. Shah MBBS; Taskindoust, Mahsa Williams, Sacha PhD Author Information
Language: Английский
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