LAUSR

Key Points Question Are certain types of applicants disadvantaged by the current state of communications between applicants and residency programs? Findings In this survey study, most applicants reported that they (or faculty acting on their behalf) reported sending communications to residency program directors. There were notable differences between MD, DO, and IMG applicants, as well as between applicants with different racial and ethnic backgrounds, with White and Asian applicants having more than double the rate of faculty advocating to residency programs on applicants’ behalf compared with Black or Latinx applicants. Meaning These results suggest that, because the current state of communications may increase inequities in application processes, a centralized means for applicants to convey their interest to residency programs is urgently needed.