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September 12, 2025Annals of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology

Eliminating Disparities in Otolaryngology Resident Application Selection

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EBEmily E. K. BukowskiSBSusan E. BiscoLYLinda X. Yin

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Overview

Implementation of a standardized rubric increased diversity among otolaryngology residents, highlighting holistic review methods.

Key Points

  • Standardized rubric led to a significant increase in diversity among otolaryngology residents, enhancing representation.
  • The process saw historically marginalized residents rise from 4% to 24%, and female residents from 28% to 44% over three years.
  • AI-driven pre-sorting of applications was key to implementing the holistic review approach, deemphasizing traditional metrics.
  • Purposeful changes in the selection process address disparities in residency interviews and matches, promoting inclusivity.

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Bukowski et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d44b2a31b076d99fa5465chttps://doi.org/10.1177/00034894251363745
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