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. 2014 Oct;208(4):685-9.
doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2014.03.013. Epub 2014 Jun 21.

The profile of successful applicants for endocrine surgery fellowships: results of a national survey

Afif N Kulaylat  1 , Erin M Kenning  2 , Charles H Chesnut 3rd  2 , Benjamin C James  3 , Jane R Schubart  1 , Brian D Saunders  4
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The profile of successful applicants for endocrine surgery fellowships: results of a national survey

Afif N Kulaylat et al. Am J Surg. 2014 Oct.

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.

Keywords: Endocrine surgery; Fellowship; Mentoring; Profile/characteristics; Successful match.

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