APGO

Poster
Tyler, M, Muffly, MD

Imran, Iqbal, MD, Pratibha, Sareen, MD, Brenda, Shoup, MD

Objective: To evaluate qualifications of successful applicants to Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) fellowship programs.

Methods: A 55-point web-based survey was sent to 54 applicants participating in the 2012 FPMRS Match.

Results: The survey achieved a 55% response rate, with a total of 36 respondents. Regarding prematch educational preparations pursued by applicants, 23 of the 26 matched respondents (88%) completed allopathic medical school training. Seventeen successful applicants (17/23, 74%) matched at their number one or two ranked program. None of the unmatched applicants were members of AOA while (2/24, 8%) of matched applicants were members. Over half of applicants applied to over 25 programs and matched applicants attended 10-15 interviews (13/24, 54%) while unmatched visited five or less (5/9, 55%)

Conclusions: If these respondents are representative of all fellowship candidates in FPMRS match, then it would be expected that applicants are highly qualified. This information may be useful to mentor future applicants and lays the foundation for a critical evaluation of the match process.