Early Lessons From Implementation of Holistic Review for Pediatric Surgery Fellowship Applicants

In brief

This study examines the implementation of holistic review in pediatric surgery fellowship selection, moving beyond traditional academic metrics to consider applicants' diverse backgrounds and experiences. It represents the first analysis of this approach in pediatric surgery training programs.

• Holistic review shifts focus from academic metrics to applicants' unique identities and experiences in fellowship selection.
• Several residency programs using holistic review have increased representation of women and URiM candidates.
• This is the first study examining holistic review implementation specifically in pediatric surgery fellowship programs.
• Holistic review may be a strategy to improve diversity in surgical subspecialty training pipelines.

Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.