Factors That Affect Medical Students' Perception and Impression of a Plastic Surgery Program: The Role of Elective Rotations and Interviews

Conclusions Current applicants to plastic surgery in Canada prioritize resident happiness, program collegiality, and meaningful faculty relationships, such as those with a mentor, when ranking residency programs. Although finding a mutually “good fit” between applicant and program will remain a major aim, these findings indicate the importance of certain tangible, potentially modifiable factors that affect how medical students ultimately perceive and rank plastic surgery programs.
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Research Source Type: research