Abstract
BackgroundAdvanced subspecialty training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) entails a competitive application process with many data points considered. It is not known what components weigh more heavily for applicants. Thus, we sought to study the REI fellow applicant and compare 1) those who apply but do not receive an interview, 2) those who receive an interview but do not match, and 3) those who successfully match.MethodsThis retrospective cohort study was conducted at a single REI fellowship program from 2013 to 2017. Academic variables assessed included standardized test scores and total number of publications listed on their curriculum vitae. Logistic regression models were constructed to determine variables that were predictive of being offered an interview in our program and of matching in any program.ResultsThere were 270 applicants, of which 102 were offered interviews. Interviewed applicants had significantly higher mean USMLE 1 and CREOG scores, as well as total publications and total abstracts. There was no difference in Step 2 and Step 3 scores or in number of book chapters. Of those interviewed, USMLE scores remained predictive of matching in any program; however, publications and scientific abstracts were no longer predictive.ConclusionsThe decision to offer applicants interviews appears to be influenced by objective standardized test scores, as well as a threshold of academic productivity. These items are less predictive of matching once the interview process begins, indicating that other factors, such as performance during the interview day, may be more heavily weighted.
Highlights
Advanced subspecialty training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) entails a competitive application process with many data points considered
The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) served as a centralized place where applicants and programs ranked one another. Those who initially applied through Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI) did not always participate in the NRMP match process either because they elected not to pursue fellowship or, probably more commonly, because they were not invited to interview
According to the NRMP, the match rate for those who ranked at least one program in the match between 2012 and 2016 was 62.3–68.3% [5]. This match rate would be considerably lower if all those who applied through the SREI application, but were not granted interviews were to be taken into account
Summary
Advanced subspecialty training in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) entails a competitive application process with many data points considered. It is not known what components weigh more heavily for applicants. The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) served as a centralized place where applicants and programs ranked one another. Those who initially applied through SREI did not always participate in the NRMP match process either because they elected not to pursue fellowship or, probably more commonly, because they were not invited to interview. This match rate would be considerably lower if all those who applied through the SREI application, but were not granted interviews were to be taken into account
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