Evaluating the Impact of the Standardized Letter of Recommendation on a Successful Match in Urology Residency

To evaluate the contribution of the standardized letter of recommendation (SLOR) to the likelihood of matching in urology residency by applying a novel scoring system and characterize utilization in the 2022 application cycle. We conducted an investigation of all applicants to our urology residency...

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Published in:Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) N.J.), 2024-12, Vol.194, p.333-338
Main Authors: Ellis, Jeffrey L., Jabeer, Minhaj, Barrett, Athena, Cheema, Amandip S., Van Horn, Christine, El-Arabi, Ahmad M., Baldea, Kristin G.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Correspondence as Topic
Humans
Internship and Residency - standards
Internship and Residency - statistics & numerical data
Job Application
Personnel Selection - methods
Personnel Selection - standards
Urology - education
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Summary:To evaluate the contribution of the standardized letter of recommendation (SLOR) to the likelihood of matching in urology residency by applying a novel scoring system and characterize utilization in the 2022 application cycle. We conducted an investigation of all applicants to our urology residency program during the 2022 cycle. We developed a scoring system to assess SLOR strength across all templates. Match outcomes were verified with the Society of Academic Urologists listing. Statistical analysis was performed to assess for factors predictive of a successful match. Out of 386 total applicants, 239 (61.9%) had at least 1 SLOR in their application. SLOR utilization was more prevalent in MD applicants, in those with higher Step 2 scores, and in those who matched (P 
ISSN:0090-4295
1527-9995
1527-9995
DOI:10.1016/j.urology.2024.08.019