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Plastic Surgery Program Leadership Perspectives on Doximity Residency Navigator Rankings: Do We Need a Better Guide for Prospective Applicants?
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Journal of surgical education [J Surg Educ] 2022 Jul-Aug; Vol. 79 (4), pp. 1076-1081. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Apr 29. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Introduction: Doximity has become integrated into the residency application process without any clear merit, comparing programs based on reputation and research. Our study aims to gather program directors' and Chiefs/Chairs' perspectives on the Doximity ranking system and to assess what a better system might entail.<br />Methods: A 16-question survey was sent to 177 program directors and Chief/Chairs of plastic surgery residency programs. The questions covered three categories: (1) demographic information; (2) Doximity ranking perceptions; (3) input on characteristics of a better tool. The responses were statistically analyzed.<br />Results: Ninety-three questionnaires were received (53%). Twenty-nine (31%) respondents represented programs in the Northeast, 23 (25%) South, 20 (21%) Midwest, and 21 (23%) West. Seventy-three (79%) respondents were male and 16 (17%) female. 90% of respondents (n = 84) believe Doximity rankings are not accurate, all indicating their institution should be ranked higher. No significant association between program geography and ranking satisfaction was observed (p = 0.75). Only 33% (n = 31) of respondents were aware of Doximity methodology. Most respondents (95%; n = 88) do not recommend the use of Doximity to medical students. Most participants (87%; n = 81) are willing to share resident case logs to inform a future tool. "Strength of technical training/preparedness" was ranked most highly as important training program qualities.<br />Conclusions: The results of this program leadership survey show dissatisfaction with and a lack of understanding of the Doximity system. When considering future steps, program leadership support a strength-based categorization system and sharing case logs to guide student decision-making.<br /> (Copyright © 2022. Published by Elsevier Inc.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1878-7452
- Volume :
- 79
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of surgical education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 35491352
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsurg.2022.03.001