Don’t Shoot the Messenger: Surgical Programs Can Do More To Keep Applicants Informed

Authors

Alison N. Pletch, Maine Medical Center
Frederica Jackson, Maine Medical Center
Danielle Shaw, Maine Medical Center
Christopher Whiting, Maine Medical Center
James F. Whiting, Maine Medical Center

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

4-30-2020

Institution/Department

Maine Medical Center, Medical Education, Maine Medical Center Research Institute

MeSH Headings

Internship and Residency

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The interview process for applying to general surgery residency is burdened by a high volume of applicants, resulting in unprofessional behavior by both applicants and programs. Sharing more information regarding interview scheduling with applicants may limit 4th year medical student educational disruptions, minimized late cancellations to interview, and improve overall satisfaction with the process.

Comments

2020 Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat

Recommended Citation

Pletch, Alison N.; Jackson, Frederica; Shaw, Danielle; Whiting, Christopher; and Whiting, James F., "Don’t Shoot the Messenger: Surgical Programs Can Do More To Keep Applicants Informed" (2020). Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat 2020. 20.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/lambrew-retreat-2020/20