Mp66-06 changes and trends in the urology residency match before and during the covid-19 pandemic

You have accessJournal of UrologyCME1 Apr 2023MP66-06 CHANGES AND TRENDS IN THE UROLOGY RESIDENCY MATCH BEFORE AND DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC John Heard, Karl-Ray Jeune, John Masterson, Peris Castaneda, and Andrew Freedman John HeardJohn Heard More articles by this author , Karl-Ray JeuneKarl-Ray Jeune More articles by this author , John MastersonJohn Masterson More articles by this author , Peris CastanedaPeris Castaneda More articles by this author , and Andrew FreedmanAndrew Freedman More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000003329.06AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: The COVID-19 pandemic altered many aspects of the urology residency application process, including a shift to virtual interviews and limits on both in-person interactions and away-rotations. We sought to determine how these changes affected match outcomes. METHODS: Publicly available match statistics from the American Urological Association (AUA) were analyzed in combination with self-reported applicant data from the Urology Residency Applicant Google Spreadsheet and a list of matched urology residents and their medical schools, verified on social media and residency program websites. Data from pandemic match years of 2021 and 2022 were compared to the four years prior. RESULTS: Match data from the AUA indicates that the number of applicants per residency spot, number of applications submitted per applicant, and percentage of matched female applicants have been increasing since 2019. The overall match rate during the pandemic was significantly lower than the 4 years prior (70% vs 79%, p<0.0001) and has been decreasing since 2019. According to self-reported match data, during the pandemic applicants received fewer interviews per application submitted (24% vs 31%, p<0.0001) and accepted interview offers at a higher rate (84% vs 68%, p<0.001). The percentage of matched applicants with a residency program at their home institution has been decreasing since 2017. These students were just as likely to match to their home program during the pandemic as in the years prior (p=0.17). CONCLUSIONS: The changes to the match process due to COVID-19 pandemic did not cause fundamental changes in match outcomes but rather accelerated many pre-existing trends, most notably increased competition. Source of Funding: None © 2023 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 209Issue Supplement 4April 2023Page: e933 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2023 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information John Heard More articles by this author Karl-Ray Jeune More articles by this author John Masterson More articles by this author Peris Castaneda More articles by this author Andrew Freedman More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...