Geographical Distribution and Trends Analysis of Osteopathic General Surgery Residents.

Autor:	Ernst MD; Department of Research, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dothan, USA., Alexander VS; Department of Research, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dothan, USA., Wong R; Medicine, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, USA., Berg N; Department of Research, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ivins, USA., Roberts H; Division of Research, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Arkansas, USA., Vogel AD; Department of Research, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dothan, USA., Burns JB; Department of Surgery, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, USA., Conrad-Schnetz K; Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital, Cleveland, USA.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Oct 01; Vol. 16 (10), pp. e70641. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 01 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.70641
Abstrakt:	In recent years, the number of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) residents entering general surgery has increased. As DOs continue to solidify their role within the surgical domain, understanding their distribution, preferences, and the dynamics of their integration into residency programs becomes crucial for general surgery applicants. Publicly available data were gathered for each DO general surgery resident from residency programs across the nation, including details such as post-graduate year, degrees held, and residency program location. A comprehensive cross-sectional analysis was conducted to determine the geographical distribution and match trends of DO residents in these residency programs. Analysis revealed a significant rise in the number of DOs entering general surgery residencies, from 153 DO trainees beginning their residency training in 2019 to 274 DO trainees beginning their residency training in 2024. This upward trend indicates a growing presence of DOs in surgical practice. Examination of the geographical locations of programs for which DO applicants have matched showed variations nationwide. This analysis allows for a deeper understanding of the evolving match trends for DOs in surgery. It highlights the importance of addressing disparities in access to surgical training opportunities for osteopathic physicians nationwide. Competing Interests: Human subjects: All authors have confirmed that this study did not involve human participants or tissue. Animal subjects: All authors have confirmed that this study did not involve animal subjects or tissue. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work. (Copyright © 2024, Ernst et al.)
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