Do gender and racial differences exist in letters of recommendation for obstetrics and gynecology residency applicants?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2021.08.033
Abstract: BACKGROUND Studies in several fields demonstrate gender and racial differences in descriptions of applicants in letters of recommendation. However, gender and racial bias in obstetrics and gynecology residency letters of recommendation are understudied. OBJECTIVE This… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; letters recommendation; obstetrics; obstetrics gynecology ... See more keywords
Exploring the gender gap: Letters of recommendation to pediatric surgery fellowship.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2019.08.005
Abstract: BACKGROUND Letters of recommendation (LoR) are considered one of the most important predictors of matching into a pediatric surgery fellowship. We determined if gendered differences exist in LoR written for resident candidates. METHODS A retrospective… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; letters recommendation; surgery fellowship; pediatric surgery ... See more keywords
Linguistic Analysis of Letters of Recommendation for Vascular Surgery and Obstetrics and Gynecology Applicants Detects Differences in Attributable Strengths Based on Gender.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2021.02.002
Abstract: OBJECTIVE We asked whether letters of recommendation (LOR) written for applicants to vascular surgery (VS), a field where men have traditionally predominated, differentially highlight attributes based on applicant gender. For comparison, LOR for applicants to… read more here.
Keywords: letters recommendation; gender; obstetrics; obstetrics gynecology ... See more keywords
Letters of recommendation: Nuanced bias or useful affirmation?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2021.03.050
Abstract: Narrative letters of recommendation (NLORs) have become key elements of the application process for residency and fellowship. The potential to inadvertently admit bias into these subjective narratives has become an area of research focus across… read more here.
Keywords: bias useful; letters recommendation; bias nlors; nuanced bias ... See more keywords
Characterizing Standardized Letters of Recommendation in Urology Residency Applications.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.06.051
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To identify the current formats of standardized letters of recommendation (SLORs) and evaluate their characteristics, the distribution of applicants' ratings, correlation between SLOR domain ratings and conventional application metrics, and potential biases. METHODS We… read more here.
Keywords: standardized letters; characterizing standardized; letters recommendation; domain ratings ... See more keywords
Implicit bias in letters of recommendation for an undergraduate research internship
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DOI: 10.1080/0309877x.2017.1301410
Abstract: Abstract Letters of recommendation are commonly used to assess the potential of undergraduate students to be successful undergraduate research assistants/interns or their potential as graduate students. However, there is evidence to suggest that reference letters… read more here.
Keywords: undergraduate research; implicit bias; research; letters recommendation ... See more keywords
Attitudes towards and impact of letters of recommendation for anesthesiology residency applicants
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DOI: 10.1080/10872981.2021.1924599
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background: This survey aims to identify the relative value and the critical components of anesthesiology letters of recommendation(LORs) from the perspective of Program Directors (PDs) and Associate/Assistant Program Directors (APDs). Knowledge and insights originating… read more here.
Keywords: narrative lors; anesthesiology residency; letters recommendation; survey ... See more keywords
Time to Reevaluate the Away Rotation: Improving Return on Investment for Students and Schools.
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DOI: 10.1097/acm.0000000000002505
Abstract: Away rotations are common among senior medical students preparing to apply for residency. For competitive specialties, multiple away rotations may be viewed as a de facto requirement for a strong application. Although away rotations are… read more here.
Keywords: time; letters recommendation; time reevaluate; away rotations ... See more keywords
Pediatric, Surgery, and Internal Medicine Program Director Interpretations of Letters of Recommendation.
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DOI: 10.1097/acm.0000000000002919
Abstract: PURPOSE Literature describing program director (PD) perceptions of letters of recommendation (LORs) and "code" used by letter writers is limited. In 2016 a survey instrument was distributed nationally to pediatric PDs asking them to rate… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; surgery internal; letters recommendation; internal medicine ... See more keywords
Standardized Letters of Recommendation in Plastic Surgery: The Impact of Gender and Race
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000008991
Abstract: Background: In the last few decades, standardized letters of recommendation have seen increasing popularity among various medical specialties and have been shown to demonstrate score inflation and gender bias in some select specialties. Through analysis… read more here.
Keywords: standardized letters; plastic surgery; letters recommendation; gender ... See more keywords
Plagiarised letters of recommendation submitted for the National Resident Matching Program
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DOI: 10.1111/medu.13546
Abstract: Residency is a critical step in the professional development of physicians. Given the high stakes of the process, it is not surprising, although nonetheless troubling, that professional misconduct may occur: multiple studies have, rightfully, condemned… read more here.
Keywords: letters recommendation; recommendation submitted; resident matching; submitted national ... See more keywords