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Preliminary data from ERAS are out… looks like another record-setting year.
The average number of applications received by residency programs is up in most specialties - in some cases, by 30-40% versus 2019.
#ApplicationFever
The average number of applications received by residency programs is up in most specialties - in some cases, by 30-40% versus 2019.
#ApplicationFever
The average number of applications submitted by applicants is up, too.
Here are the current averages for each specialty (considering all applicant types - MDs, DOs, and IMGs).
Here are the current averages for each specialty (considering all applicant types - MDs, DOs, and IMGs).
MD applicants in dermatology, otolaryngology, urology, and neurosurgery now submit a mean of around 80 applications or more - and the average MD applicant in orthopedics submits nearly 100 applications.
Well, another residency application season is in the books.
And in 2019, the average residency applicant (all comers) submitted 92 residency applications.
Yes.
NINETY-TWO.
And each year, this number creeps higher and higher.
We need to talk about this.
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And in 2019, the average residency applicant (all comers) submitted 92 residency applications.
Yes.
NINETY-TWO.
And each year, this number creeps higher and higher.
We need to talk about this.
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First:
Can we please stop defending application inflation by saying that applicants *HAVE* to apply to so many programs because the number of residency programs isn’t growing at the same rate as applicants?
It’s not true.
Can we please stop defending application inflation by saying that applicants *HAVE* to apply to so many programs because the number of residency programs isn’t growing at the same rate as applicants?
It’s not true.
Statistically-speaking, there’s never been a better time IN THE PAST 50 YEARS for a graduating U.S. medical student to get a PGY-1 position.
But don’t take my word for it - let’s get it straight from @TheNRMP.
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But don’t take my word for it - let’s get it straight from @TheNRMP.
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It’s no secret that the number of residency applications per candidate has been rising.
In 2007, the average U.S. senior applied to 32 residency programs; the average IMG, 79.
By 2018, that was up to 60 and 136.
Why? Who benefits from “Application Fever?”
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In 2007, the average U.S. senior applied to 32 residency programs; the average IMG, 79.
By 2018, that was up to 60 and 136.
Why? Who benefits from “Application Fever?”
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You might think that candidates are forced to apply to more programs because it’s harder to match now than in the past.
Not true. Overall match rates have not changed for U.S. medical students, and have actually improved slightly for IMGs.
Not true. Overall match rates have not changed for U.S. medical students, and have actually improved slightly for IMGs.
Another way to look at it is to consider the number of residency positions available per applicant.
In 2007, there were 0.78 residency positions for every applicant (1.44 per U.S. graduate).
In 2018, there were 0.81 positions/applicant (1.61 for every U.S. graduate).
Hmmm...
In 2007, there were 0.78 residency positions for every applicant (1.44 per U.S. graduate).
In 2018, there were 0.81 positions/applicant (1.61 for every U.S. graduate).
Hmmm...
