Objectives The purpose of this study was to use meta‐analysis to establish which of the
information available to the resident selection committee is associated with resident or …

Background Choosing a medical specialty is an important, complex, and not fully
understood process. The present study investigated the factors that are related to choosing …

Context Applicants to US residency training programmes are required to submit a personal
statement, the content of which is flexible but often requires them to describe their career …

The number of physicians engaged in basic sciences and teaching is sharply decreasing in
Japan. To alleviate this shortage, central government has increased the quota of medical …

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic resulted in surgical residency and fellowship interviews shifting
to a virtual, web-based format. Although virtual interviews have important benefits, this …

Background The personal statement is an important part of the residency application.
Although guidance exists, the composition of personal statements is not standardized; each …

The number of physicians engaged in basic science and teaching is sharply decreasing in
Japan. To alleviate this shortage, central government has increased the quota of medical …

Objectives: To evaluate medical students' interest in basic sciences and identify perceived
obstacles for choosing a career in basic science. Methods: A cross-sectional survey study …

The interview plays a pivotal role in resident selection from both applicant and program
perspectives. We advise applicants to begin with self-reflection, aligning personal goals with …

This study explores residents' and faculty members' experiences of the selection and
admissions process in postgraduate medical education (PGME). The purpose of the study is …