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Welcome to the 2008 NRMP Main Residency Match: Applicant Survey
The data collected from this survey will be used for internal research purposes and to inform both applicants and program directors about the residency match process. The confidentiality of your responses will be ensured at all times. Only NRMP staff with responsibility for processing and storing the data will have access to your personally-identifiable information, and only aggregate survey data will be made available. Be assured that your responses will not be forwarded in identifiable form to any individuals or organizations.
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[email protected]. The data collected in this survey are classified as confidential. Confidential data are data that may not be released outside the NRMP with individual identification, except with permission. Individuals may grant the NRMP permission to release confidential data that describe themselves.
1. For each item below, please: (1) indicate if the factor was used in your selection of programs to interview with; and (2) rate the importance of the factor in ranking programs on your rank order list:
Importance for Ranking Programs
Used for Interview Selection Not at all Important Of Little Importance Somewhat Important Important Very Important
Academic reputation of program
Preparation for fellowship training
Residency in an academic setting
Residency in a community-based setting
Size of the program
Breadth of training
Opportunities to perform specific procedures
Amount of resident management responsibility for patient care
Amount of conference/didactic teaching
Level of faculty supervision in patient care
Research opportunities
Prior educational experience at the program/hospital
Future fellowship opportunities in the area
On-call schedule/work hours
Salary/benefits
Supplemental income (moonlighting) opportunities
Cultural/racial-ethnic/gender diversity of institution staff
Cultural/racial-ethnic diversity of geographic location
Geographic location of the residency
Cost of living in the area
Importance for Ranking Programs
Used for Interview Selection Not at all Important Of Little Importance Somewhat Important Important Very Important
Advice from dean
Advice from medical school faculty
Advice from current resident in the program
Advice from peers
Consideration of my significant other
Program was flagged with Match violation by the NRMP
Positive interview experience N/A
House staff morale N/A
How well you would fit into the residency program N/A
Feeling of being wanted/recruited N/A
Positive 2nd interview/visit N/A
Other post-interview contact with the program N/A
Faculty commitment to resident education N/A
Quality of faculty N/A
Quality of the hospital facility N/A
Quality of clinical training N/A
Quality of residents N/A
Other (please specify) N/A
If you rated other, please specify:
2. Please identify if any of the following describe your ranking strategy:
Yes No
I ranked all programs at which I interviewed
I ranked all programs that I was willing to attend
I ranked a mix of both competitive and less competitive programs
I ranked one or more undesirable program(s) in my first-choice specialty as a "safety net"
I ranked one or more undesirable program(s) in an alternative specialty as a "safety net"
I did not rank any "safety net" programs and am prepared to scramble if I do not match
I ranked one or more programs where I applied but did not interview
My significant other and I were eligible to participate as a couple but chose not to do so
3. Please answer the following questions about your residency applications and interviews:
Number of applications submitted
Number of interviews granted
Number of interviews
Number of 2nd interviews/visits
Number of programs ranked
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