Characterizing the initial effects of the single accreditation system merge on the ophthalmology residency match

DISCUSSION: The transition to ACGME accreditation seems to have primarily harmed DO and IMG applicants in the ophthalmology match while benefitting MDs. Various factors such as loss of protected residency positions for DO applicants and the closure of osteopathic ophthalmology residency programs are likely reasons to blame for this decrease in osteopathic representation.PMID:38262001 | PMC:PMC10810612 | DOI:10.1080/10872981.2024.2307124
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