Mp17-12 Impact of Preference Signal Expansion on Likelihood of Interview Invitation in the Urology Match

You have accessJournal of UrologyEducation Research I (MP17)1 May 2024MP17-12 IMPACT OF PREFERENCE SIGNAL EXPANSION ON LIKELIHOOD OF INTERVIEW INVITATION IN THE UROLOGY MATCH Alain Kaldany, John L. Pfail, Kevin Chua, Benjamin J. Lichtbroun, Rachel Passarelli, Chrystal Chang, Saum Ghodoussipour, Vignesh T. Packiam, Thomas L. Jang, and Danielle Velez-Leitner Alain KaldanyAlain Kaldany , John L. PfailJohn L. Pfail , Kevin ChuaKevin Chua , Benjamin J. LichtbrounBenjamin J. Lichtbroun , Rachel PassarelliRachel Passarelli , Chrystal ChangChrystal Chang , Saum GhodoussipourSaum Ghodoussipour , Vignesh T. PackiamVignesh T. Packiam , Thomas L. JangThomas L. Jang , and Danielle Velez-LeitnerDanielle Velez-Leitner View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/01.JU.0001008628.15460.84.12AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: In 2022, the Urology Residency Match Program introduced preference signaling (PS) as a way for applicants to demonstrate their interest to programs. PS has been shown to increase the odds of being offered an interview. Beginning with the 2024 application cycle, the number of preference signals per applicant was increased from 5 to 30. We aim to determine how the expansion of PS affects odds of interview invitation in the Urology Match. METHODS: De-identified data from the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) system was reviewed, representing all applicants to our institution's urology residency program from 2022-2024. Self-reported applicant data was extracted, including both demographic and academic variables. Based on number of preference signals allowed, applicants were grouped by application cycle, where 2022 and 2023 were considered 5-signal cycles and 2024 was considered a 30-signal cycle. Interview invites were given based on standardized criteria as part of a holistic screening process. Multivariable regression analysis was conducted to identify factors associated with receiving an interview invitation for applicants among all cycles. RESULTS: A total of 855 applicants were identified, including 603 during 5-signal cycles and 252 during the 30-signal cycle (Table 1). Significantly more applicants utilized PS during the 30-signal cycle compared to the 5-signal cycle (48.0% vs 6.47%, p<0.001). On multivariate analysis, factors associated with increased likelihood of interview invitation across all application cycles included United States Medical Licensing Examination score, cumulative research activity, and use of PS (Table 2). PS was associated with higher odds of interviewing during the 30-signal cycle (OR 15.209, 95% CI 6.021-38.417) compared to the 5-signal cycles (OR 5.427, 95% CI 2.409-12.226). CONCLUSIONS: Preference signaling increases the likelihood of being offered an interview among urology residency applicants. This effect is further pronounced after the expansion to 30 preference signals per applicant. Source of Funding: None © 2024 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 211Issue 5SMay 2024Page: e295 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2024 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.Metrics Author Information Alain Kaldany More articles by this author John L. Pfail More articles by this author Kevin Chua More articles by this author Benjamin J. Lichtbroun More articles by this author Rachel Passarelli More articles by this author Chrystal Chang More articles by this author Saum Ghodoussipour More articles by this author Vignesh T. Packiam More articles by this author Thomas L. Jang More articles by this author Danielle Velez-Leitner More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...