The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association
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J Am Osteopath Assoc · Sep 2019
Evaluating the Influence of Research on Match Success for Osteopathic and Allopathic Applicants to Residency Programs.
Analyzing factors that may enhance osteopathic applicants' likelihood of matching is warranted given that United States osteopathic and allopathic residency programs will have a single accreditation system in 2020. ⋯ Research seems to have a greater influence on matching for allopathic than osteopathic applicants. Although both osteopathic and allopathic programs have standards pertaining to scholarly activity, allopathic medical schools may place a greater emphasis on research. Increasing osteopathic medical students' exposure to research is predicted to enhance their competitiveness for matching and help develop skills relevant to the practice of evidence-based medicine.