Pre-residency publication history is associated with later publications in journals with a high impact factor and first authorships and may predict a future academic career, according to a study.
Conducting research is now considered an important part of training as a physician and an asset in the residency selection process.
“Faced with the challenge of reviewing an increasing number of applications each year, program directors are looking for quantifiable data to compare candidates and predict their future success,” the study authors wrote.
By looking at residency program websites