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Institutional Funding of Medical Students for Research Conferences: Is There a Benefit for the NRMP?

Journal: Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Date: 2024/12, 124(12):Pages: A31. doi: Subito , type of study: cross sectional study

Full text    (https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/jom-2024-2000/html)

Keywords:

cross sectional study [826]
medical conference [2]
medical students [644]
osteopathic medicine [2016]
reimbursement [15]
research [446]
residency [321]
USA [1630]

Abstract:

Context: An analysis of NRMP charting outcomes shows that within the last decade that osteopathic and allopathic medical students matching into residency programs, regardless of specialty, had a greater number of research experiences than unmatched applicants. Oral presentations and poster presentations abstracts are quickly becoming a preferred strategy of and soft requirement for gaining admittance to highly selective residency programs- including surgical and surgical subspecialities. Funding the cost of attendance poses a significant barrier to student engagement at conferences, as many students are in debt- this problem is amplified for students coming from economically underserved populations. Methods: We administered a 14-point questionnaire to gather data on conference attendance history, funding sources, amount of reimbursement, and perceptions regarding the importance of research. The survey was distributed via social media platformsand sent to research deans at medical schools across the country. Anonymous responses were collected from May 2023-October 2023. Results: A total 299 student responses from (x) medical schools were recorded- x allopathic, x osteopathic. 72.14% of students attended to present or network at a conference, and 55.64% of participants responded that they presented an oral or poster presentation. The mean reimbursement that osteopathic schools provided to students was $540 and allopathic reimbursement was $935 (p<0.05). Osteopathic students on average had to pay $727 out of pocket to attend conferences (range $10-2000, while allopathic student paid $799 (range $0-3500). 61.6% of participants believed that a lack of financial support has impacted my ability to attend and/or present at a conference. Conclusions: Our study reveals disparities in funding opportunities for osteopathic medical students and allopathic medical students. In addition, both osteopathic and allopathic medical students face burdens when it comes to the cost of attending conferences to present research and network. Our findings highlight the need for equitable funding opportunities- ensuring that all students have the opportunity to present their research and network in their specialty of interest. Further research and advocacy are necessary for all students to have an equal playing field when applying to residency programs.


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