Objective: Applying to residency is more challenging than ever. As interest in OBGYN as a career choice has grown, the number and competitiveness of applicants has increased, while changes in the application ecosystem, including licensing exams, on-line interviewing, and the expected adoption of a Standardized Letter of Evaluation add to applicants’ need for OBGYN-specific guidance through the application process. Students from groups traditionally underrepresented in medicine and other marginalized populations, as well as first-generation students may need extra guidance and mentoring to achieve a desired residency match. A team approach to advising can meet individual students’ needs and achieve a successful match outcome.
In this highly interactive workshop, participants will learn the basics of career advising, review recent changes, and discuss common and challenging advising cases. We will also share one institution’s team approach to advising.
Methods: Overall Session Outline:
-Large Group Discussion: Overview and discussion of best practices for team advising with discussion of values clarification, holistic review and program selection.
-Small Group Activity: Attendees practice holistic review of student portfolios and values clarification exercise
-Large Group Discussion: Report out and Discussion of specific advising scenarios
-Small Group Activity: Attendees discuss advanced advising cases
-Large Group: Report out and Summary with Q&A
Results: At the end of this session attendees will be able to:
1. Discuss the benefits of team-based advising
2. Lead applicants in a values clarification exercise
3. Perform holistic reviews of student portfolios
Conclusion/ Discussion: Our presentation addresses the role of advisors in guiding students through the match, with an emphasis on improving equity in advising through holistic review and a team-based approach.
Topics: Faculty Development Seminar, 2022, Faculty, Clerkship Director, GME, UME, General Ob-Gyn,
