• Can J Emerg Med · Nov 2020

    Resident selection for emergency medicine specialty training in Canada: A survey of existing practice with recommendations for programs, applicants, and references.

    • HaleMichael K PMKPDepartment of Emergency Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON., Jason R Frank, and Warren J Cheung.
    • Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON.
    • Can J Emerg Med. 2020 Nov 1; 22 (6): 829-835.

    ObjectiveLittle is known about how the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) residency programs are selecting their residents. This creates uncertainty regarding alignment between current selection processes and known best practices. We seek to describe the current selection processes of Canadian RCEM programs.MethodsAn online survey was distributed to all RCEM program directors and assistant directors. The survey instrument included 22 questions and sought both qualitative and quantitative data from the following six domains: application file, letters of reference, elective selection, interview, rank order, and selection process evaluation.ResultsWe received responses from 13 of 14 programs for an aggregate response rate of 92.9%. A candidate's letters of reference were identified as the most important criterion from the paper application (38.5%). Having a high level of familiarity with the applicant was the most important characteristic of a reference letter author (46.2%). In determining rank order, 53.8% of programs weighed the interview more heavily than the paper application. Once final candidate scores are established following the interview stage, all program respondents indicated that further adjustment is made to the final rank order list. Only 1 of 13 program respondents reported ever having completed a formal evaluation of their selection process.ConclusionWe have identified elements of the selection process that will inform recommendations for programs, students, and referees. We encourage programs to conduct regular reviews of their selection process going forward to be in alignment with best practices.

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