Nationwide Analysis of Pipelining and Medical School Affiliation in the US Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Match

There is a measurable prevalence of pipelining in plastic surgery, especially in the Northeastern US and at programs affiliated with medical schools with historical match success. Fostering an inclusive and meritocratic match process will benefit the field of plastic surgery entirely.

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Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
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2026-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.1097/gox.0000000000007368
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Diversity and Career in Medicine
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Nationwide Analysis of Pipelining and Medical School Affiliation in the US Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Match

Jeffrey E. Janis, Andrew Hannoudi
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
Diversity and Career in Medicine
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Nationwide Analysis of Pipelining and Medical School Affiliation in the US Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Match

Jeffrey E. Janis, Andrew Hannoudi
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Abstract

There is a measurable prevalence of pipelining in plastic surgery, especially in the Northeastern US and at programs affiliated with medical schools with historical match success. Fostering an inclusive and meritocratic match process will benefit the field of plastic surgery entirely.

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global OpenVol. 14(1)
Wayne State University (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 95%
Diversity and Career in Medicine
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