MP12-08 STANDARDIZED LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION IN UROLOGY RESIDENCY APPLICATIONS

You have accessJournal of UrologyEducation Research II (MP12)1 Sep 2021MP12-08 STANDARDIZED LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION IN UROLOGY RESIDENCY APPLICATIONS Behnam Nabavizadeh, Nizar Hakam, Michael Sadighian, Jordan Holler, Gregory Amend, Lindsay Hampson, and Benjamin Breyer NabavizadehBehnam Nabavizadeh More articles by this author , HakamNizar Hakam SadighianMichael Sadighian HollerJordan Holler AmendGregory Amend HampsonLindsay Hampson BreyerBenjamin View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000001985.08AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Standardized letters recommendation (SLORs) been introduced for residency applications in several specialties overcome the obstacles traditional narrative recommendations (e.g., ambiguity, gender bias, low interobserver reliability, etc.). Although American Urological Association has not officially endorsed a uniform SLOR candidates seeking urology residency, we observed substantial increase usage SLORs submitted our program 2020–2021 match cycle. In study, aimed identify formats used urology, characterize their domain ratings, evaluate correlation between ratings with components applicants’ background, presence biases current SLOR. METHODS: We evaluated all match. Two main were identified (Figure 1). extracted application characteristics ratings. RESULTS: Ninety from 82 applicants reviewed. Applicants highly rated among top tiers both formats. Some correlations metrics such as Step 1 2 CK scores, percentage Honors core clinical clerkships. No statistically significant differences found female male Alpha Omega members received higher “urology resident potential”, “academic urologist “performance sub-intern” domains. 40 US medical schools performed better sub-interns, more likely be ranked higher. Letters home institutions associated In-person vs. virtual interactions similar except “communication”. CONCLUSIONS: While it is promising observe number first time need further revisions structures domains distinguish qualified efficiently. Given transition score reporting pass/fail outcome, reliable urology-specific will critical field select most enter competitive surgical subspecialty. Source Funding: None © 2021 Education Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 206Issue Supplement 3September 2021Page: e191-e191 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Expand Loading ...