Mp39-19 Medical Student Research Is Not Predictive of an Academic Urology Career

You have accessJournal of UrologyEducation Research II (MP39)1 May 2024MP39-19 MEDICAL STUDENT RESEARCH IS NOT PREDICTIVE OF AN ACADEMIC UROLOGY CAREER Christopher J. Warren, Nahid Punjani, John P. Wisener, Sandeep Voletti, Samantha J. Brown, Victoria Stevens, Mariah Schroeder, and Karen L. Stern Christopher J. WarrenChristopher J. Warren , Nahid PunjaniNahid Punjani , John P. WisenerJohn P. Wisener , Sandeep VolettiSandeep Voletti , Samantha J. BrownSamantha J. Brown , Victoria StevensVictoria Stevens , Mariah SchroederMariah Schroeder , and Karen L. SternKaren L. Stern View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/01.JU.0001008644.01945.6c.19AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: The urology match is limited by few objective evaluation metrics. Research productivity (RP) data is available, yet the link between medical school research productivity (MRP) and residency research productivity (RRP) is unknown. This study investigates the relationship between MRP and RRP among trainees at top programs and the likelihood of RP leading to a career in academia. METHODS: The MRP of medical students who matched into the top 50 urology programs, per the Doximity residency navigator, was previously reported. The RRP of those same participants was queried, along with their propensity to go into academic versus private practice (PP). RP, as defined by peer-reviewed publications, was determined via PubMed. Data for those who completed residency were analyzed (matriculation from 07/2022 to 07/2023). We summarized the data descriptively, utilized pearson correlation to examine the relationship between MRP and RRP, and multivariable logistic regression to determine the association of MRP and pursuit of academics. RESULTS: Of the 574 previously studied residents, 227 completed residency and were analyzed (current residents excluded). The median number of publications during residency was 4[IQR 2-9], first/last author publication was 2 [IQR 1-4], and urology specific publication was 4 [IQR 2-9]. PP was pursued by 98 (43.2%) residents, fellowship by 86 (38.0%), and 43 (18.9%) now practice in an academic setting. There was a correlation between MRP and RRP (r=0.22, p=0.001). Residents that pursued fellowship/academics had higher RRP (8.8±9.4 vs 4.6±4.6, p<.05), and MRP (2.2±3.3 vs 1.4±2.3, p<.05) than those who chose PP. On univariable analysis, MRP was associated with academic career pursuit (OR 1.11, 95% CI 1.00-1.24) However, on multivariable logistic regression, accounting for gender, AUA section, and program ranking, MRP was not predictive of pursuing academics (OR=1.09, 95% CI 0.98-1.21). On similar adjusted analysis, RRP predicted an academic career (OR 1.08, 95% 1.03-1.14). When adjusting for gender, AUA section, program rank, MRP, and RRP, residents from the top 10 programs were more likely to pursue academics (OR=3.08, 95% CI 1.37-6.92). CONCLUSIONS: MRP is weakly correlated with RRP but only RRP is predictive of pursuing academics. Regardless of RP, attendance of a top 10 program is associated with pursuing academics. With a weak correlation between RRP and MRP, as well as no correlation with an academic career, this work calls into question the value of using medical school research output to objectively rank resident applicants. Source of Funding: None © 2024 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 211Issue 5SMay 2024Page: e659 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2024 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.Metrics Author Information Christopher J. Warren More articles by this author Nahid Punjani More articles by this author John P. Wisener More articles by this author Sandeep Voletti More articles by this author Samantha J. Brown More articles by this author Victoria Stevens More articles by this author Mariah Schroeder More articles by this author Karen L. Stern More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...