New to Practice Bundle-A Survey of Applicant Views Regarding the Neurosurgical Fellowship Process

A Survey of Applicant Views Regarding the Neurosurgical Fellowship Process

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The video features Michael Carsey, a chief resident at the University of Utah, discussing the survey of applicant views regarding the neurosurgical fellowship process. The survey aimed to identify factors influencing the fellowship matching process. The electronic survey was conducted among U.S. neurosurgical residents in their 5th to 7th years and achieved a 45% response rate. The survey found that most residents entered endovascular or spine fellowships, applied to 2-5 programs, and underwent 2-5 interviews. Residents suggested improvements, including common application due dates, a fellowship database with publicly reported details, improved interview coordination, and more transparency. The majority of pediatric fellowship applicants reported satisfaction with the MATCH process. While opinions were divided, there was interest in exploring a legally binding centralized MATCH system. The survey concludes that there is a need to improve the fellowship application system. Other subspecialties like orthopedics have successful MATCH programs that neurosurgery can learn from.<br />No credits were given in the transcript.

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Michael Karsy, MD, PhD

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Michael Carsey

neurosurgical fellowship process

factors influencing fellowship matching process

survey

improvements in fellowship application system