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Program Director Survey

Figure 15: Percentage of Programs Describing the Most Important Factors Considered When Adjusting the Initial Rank Order List: All Programs

A total of 1,223 residency programs responded to the survey item. Notes: Data from programs with 10 or more responses per specialty were included in specialty-specific analyses. “All Programs” includes participants from all listed specialties, as well as 19 dual specialties and thoracic surgery, nuclear medicine, neurodevelopmental disabilities (neurology), preventative medicine, and vascular surgery.

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A total of 1,223 residency programs responded to the survey item.

Source: AAMC 2016 Survey of Program Directors: Current Practices in Residency Selection.

Notes: Data from programs with 10 or more responses per specialty were included in specialty-specific analyses. “All Programs” includes participants from all listed specialties, as well as 19 dual specialties and thoracic surgery, nuclear medicine, neurodevelopmental disabilities (neurology), preventative medicine, and vascular surgery.

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