Verification of publications, presentations and posters by applicants to a residency in obstetrics and gynecology
Gussman, D.; Blechman, A.
Journal of Reproductive Medicine 52(4): 259-261
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 0024-7758 PMID: 17506363 Document Number: 606968
OBJECTIVE: To determine if the pnblications, presentations and posters reported by applicants to the obstetrics and gynecology residency program at Jersey Shore University Medical Center could be verified in electronic databases.STUDY DESIGN: We conducted a retrospective review of all applications for obstetrics and gynecology residency positions at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in 2006. A systematic search using electronic databases was performed on the information reported in the application.RESULTS: There were 111 applicants (45%), who reported a total of 490 items. Of these, 119 (24.3%) were confirmed, 359 (73.3%) could not be confirmed, and 12 (2.4%) were misrepresented.CONCLUSION: The majority of publications, presentations and posters reported by applicants to the obstetrics and gynecology residency program could not be verified in electronic databases.