A database management system for residency applicant files.

An automated system for recording information pertaining to applicants to the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Temple University Hospital was developed in 1983. Major objectives were to improve recordkeeping, filing, communication with applicants, and efficiency of the review committee's process. Reports generated have permitted tracking of the applicant pool throughout the recruiting season and collection of statistics which may be compared with prior years. The capacity of the Residency Office to market the Internal Medicine Residency Program through prompt, accurate, and personal communication with each applicant has been facilitated.