Kulaylat AN, Kenning EM, Chesnut CH 3rd, James BC, Schubart JR, Saunders BD. The profile of successful applicants for endocrine surgery fellowships: results of a national survey.
Am J Surg 2014;
208:685-9. [PMID:
25048570 DOI:
10.1016/j.amjsurg.2014.03.013]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
The American Association of Endocrine Surgeons initiated a fellowship match in 2007. The profile of applicants who successfully match into an endocrine surgery (ES) fellowship has not previously been characterized.
METHODS
An institutional review board-approved, web-based survey was distributed to recent and current ES fellows.
RESULTS
The survey response rate was 62% (56/90). The overall mean age was 33 years (standard deviation ±3), 54% were female, and 37% self-identified as non-white. Only 5% entered their surgical training with the aim of specializing in ES. During residency, respondents were exposed to high volumes of index ES cases. Sixty-two percent had dedicated research time. At the time of fellowship application, the median number of publications was 5 (range, 0 to 25), and 30% of respondents had additional advanced degrees.
CONCLUSION
Entering ES fellows has diverse backgrounds, with strong academic credentials. These data help inform the career mentoring of aspiring ES applicants.
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