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Association of an Early Interest in Orthopedic Surgery with Match Rate into Orthopedic Surgery

Objectives: Orthopedic surgery residency is considered one of the most competitive specialties in which to match. Studies examining the factors associated with a successful match have neglected whether participation in an orthopedic interest group (OIG) improves the chances of orthopedic residency match. The goal of this study was to test…

Posted in: academic performance 3 National Resident Matching Program 2

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CME Article: Sleep Patterns and Health Behaviors in Healthcare Students

Objectives: Personal health behavior can influence the academic development of healthcare students. This study was designed to evaluate the personal health behavior, including sleep time, of healthcare students at a large health sciences center.Methods: An anonymous online survey based on standardized questionnaires about sleep, insomnia, depression, alcohol use, and exercise…

Posted in: academic performance 3 behavior 6 sleep 6 stress 8

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Differences in Medical Students’ Academic Performance between a Pass/Fail and Tiered Grading System

Objectives: Medical school implementation of a pass/fail grading system offers the opportunity for a reduction in student stress and anxiety and the creation of a less competitive environment, leading to an improvement in overall well-being. Some critics of a pass/fail system have raised concerns of a decrement in academic performance….

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