The Cost of Applying to Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency.

ABSTRACT: Integrated plastic surgery remains one of the most competitive specialties within the National Resident Matching Program. Although the burden of applying to surgical residencies has been studied, the literature lacks data specific to integrated plastic surgery applicants. This study reports the current total cost, along with the outcomes of applying to and interviewing for integrated plastic surgery residency.

Methods

A survey was sent to applicants in the 2018-2020 integrated plastic surgery application cycles. Survey questions focused on applicant demographics and home medical school characteristics, application processes, interview attendance, interview cost, and applicant financing. Comparative and regression analyses were performed on survey responses.

Results

The survey

SUBMITTER: Sarac BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7859384 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature