Department of Otolaryngology, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.
Department of Otolaryngology, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan.
Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2021 Mar;35(2):234-238. doi: 10.1177/1945892420948778. Epub 2020 Aug 10.
The numbers of Rhinology/Skull Base Surgery fellowship programs and applicants have been increasing in recent years. However, little information is currently available with regards to the most important aspects of the application process.
The goal of this study was to determine the factors that Rhinology/Skull Base Surgery fellowship directors consider most important when selecting a fellow.
An anonymous, online survey was distributed to current Rhinology/Skull Base Surgery fellowship directors. 28 of 31 fellowship directors (90%) completed the survey. Respondents were asked to provide basic information regarding the program and to rank various selection factors they deem most important.
For assessing the quality of an application, fellowship directors placed the highest value on LORs. Research experience and publications were also important considerations. The traditional strength of an applicant's residency program was a factor, while medical school performance, USMLE scores, and OTE score did not play a significant role in the selection process. For subjective assessment of applicants, the most value was placed on faculty assessment of the applicant during their interview. Attention was also given to personality fit with the program and the perceived maturity and initiative of the applicant.
Numerous academic achievements and personal characteristics are given consideration in the Rhinology/Skull Base Surgery fellowship selection process, but recommendation from a trusted colleague and performance on interviews were viewed to be the most critical factors for fellowship programs in selecting applicants. This is consistent with studies that have explored the selection process for other otolaryngology fellowship programs.
近年来，鼻科学/颅底外科学研究金项目和申请人的数量一直在增加。然而，目前关于申请过程中最重要的方面的信息很少。
本研究的目的是确定鼻科学/颅底外科学研究金主任在选择研究员时认为最重要的因素。
向现任鼻科学/颅底外科学研究金主任分发了一份匿名的在线调查。31 名研究金主任中的 28 名（90%）完成了调查。要求受访者提供有关该项目的基本信息，并对他们认为最重要的各种选择因素进行排名。
在评估申请质量方面，研究金主任最看重推荐信。研究经验和出版物也是重要的考虑因素。申请人的住院医师培训项目的传统实力是一个因素，而医学院成绩、美国医师执照考试成绩和 OTE 成绩在选择过程中并没有起到重要作用。对于申请人的主观评估，最有价值的是教员在面试期间对申请人的评估。还关注申请人与项目的个性契合度以及申请人的成熟度和主动性。
在鼻科学/颅底外科学研究金选拔过程中，许多学术成就和个人特点都被考虑在内，但推荐人以及面试表现被认为是研究金项目选择申请人的最关键因素。这与其他耳鼻喉科研究金项目选拔过程的研究一致。
