Michael Creswell , Kirsten Greene , Lee Richstone , Simone Thavaseelan , Erica Traxel , Aaron Tverye , Casey Kowalik , Gina Badalato , Thomas Jarrett , Kate Kraft , Mathew Sorensen , Moben Mirza
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Abstract
Objective
To provide a comprehensive overview of the American Urological Association Medical Student Surveys and includes data 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Methods
Data collected through surveys distributed prior to match day and were distributed to all medical students who submitted a rank list for urology residency. Questions consisted of various topics, including applicant demographics, application metrics, and experiences with preference signals and virtual interviews.
Results
440 (79%), 428 (84%), and 387 (77%) applicants participated in surveys for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively. Applicants continue to participate in research at a high level. Additionally, United States Medical Licensing Exam Step 2 Clinical Knowledge scores gained prominence following the transition of United States Medical Licensing Exam Step 1 to pass/fail. Preference signals were well-received, and large volume signaling may have prompted applicants to apply to fewer programs. Virtual interviews were favored for cost-effectiveness and perceived equity benefits; however, applicants expressed a preference for in-person interactions.
Conclusion
There have been dynamic shifts in urology residency applications from the applicant perspective from 2022 to 2024. This may be influenced by changing evaluation metrics as well as the adoption of preference signals and virtual interviews. The findings highlight the need for ongoing feedback and transparency to ensure equitable practices for both applicants and residency programs during this evolution.
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Urology is a monthly, peer–reviewed journal primarily for urologists, residents, interns, nephrologists, and other specialists interested in urology
The mission of Urology®, the "Gold Journal," is to provide practical, timely, and relevant clinical and basic science information to physicians and researchers practicing the art of urology worldwide. Urology® publishes original articles relating to adult and pediatric clinical urology as well as to clinical and basic science research. Topics in Urology® include pediatrics, surgical oncology, radiology, pathology, erectile dysfunction, infertility, incontinence, transplantation, endourology, andrology, female urology, reconstructive surgery, and medical oncology, as well as relevant basic science issues. Special features include rapid communication of important timely issues, surgeon''s workshops, interesting case reports, surgical techniques, clinical and basic science review articles, guest editorials, letters to the editor, book reviews, and historical articles in urology.
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