Meta-analysis reveals that pre-residency research productivity improves admission chances in surgical education, suggesting a shift in evaluation criteria.
Pre-residency research productivity may confer a measurable advantage for admission into top-tier U.S. residency programs. These findings underscore the strategic value of sustained and impactful scholarly contributions, while challenging the traditional emphasis on first-author publications.
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