K. W. Von Schimmelmann1, J. Beaty3, B. Waibel2, P. J. Schenarts1 1Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA 2University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine, Omaha, NE, USA 3Des Moines University, West Des Moines, IA, USA
Introduction: The American Osteopathic Association and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education merged into a single accreditation system in 2015. Recently the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) also introduced a standardized accreditation system for international medical graduates (IMGs). These changes may alter which graduates successfully match into general surgery residencies.
Methods: Data from National Residency Matching Program from 2008-2023 was used to compare, trends of US allopathic (MD), US osteopathic (DO), US born IMGs (US IMG), and Non-US born IMGs (Non US IMGs) who successfully matched into general surgery residencies. Analysis: F-statistics against linear counts were used to determine statistical significance.
Results: Between 2008 and 2017, the percent of matches ranged MD (85-88%), DO (2-5%), US IMG (4-5%) and Non US IMG (4-5%). Since 2018, there has been a significant increase in the DO match rate. Table 1: Data presented as number of residents matched and percent. * p<0.001
Conclusions: Between 2008-2023, all groups saw a significant increased number of successful matches. The proportion of MD, US IMG and Non US IMG has remained stable, while in 2018, there was a significant increase in successful DO matches into general surgery residencies. Given the 2023 ECFMG accreditation system, similar increases in the proportion of IMGs may increase.
