How important is research in Anesthesiology Residency Application?
Not necessary to match. But here is the data! According to http://www.nrmp.org/data/chartingoutcomes2007.pdf. NUMBER OF RESEARCH PROJECTS = MATCH PERCENTAGE (US Seniors only) 0 = 93.4% 1-5 = 93.7% 5+ = 100% NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS = MATCH PERCENTAGE (US Seniors only) 0 = 92.7% 1-5 = 94.4% 5+ = 97.6% “I think the statistical difference between having zero published publications and 1-5 is most telling. Summary being that research is definitely not necessary, unlike other competitive specialties where it will definitely give you a clear advantage like Derm. I think, for Anesthesiology residency applicants, that people should only do research if that is what you are interested in. It certainly couldn’t hurt and, at worst, gives you something to talk about during interviews. I would be interested in how many applicants have 5+ publications.
