Hot off the press! Wondering how preference signals are being used in general surgery recruitment? Check out in this thread a series of recently published mixed method multi-institutional studies investigating signaling in the GS match 🎯 @SurgEdFellows @JSurgEduc @APDSurgery

But what about the true applicant signaling experience?Check out our qualitative work, including interviews from traditional and non-traditional applicants to general surgery residency: authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S19…

Last, but not least, what about national PD experiences? In this survey, general surgery PDs from across the nation outline their experiences with signaling in the 2024-2025 cycle. authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S19… @n_deravi

🎶 Everyday we’re poster-ing…🎶

Longitudinal integrated clerkships (LIC) vs traditional clerkships—what do surgical trainees think?

@ColleenMcDMD’s study showed a strong preference for traditional block clerkships. LIC seen as worse for skill development, teamwork, and prep SEW2025

So, ERAS gave you an ‘Impactful Experience’ box—are you using it?

Only 33% of surgery applicants did. @jzaraterod found that those who used it were more likely to highlight URM identity and life obstacles, while others repeated the same themes in their PS. Missed opportunity? #SEW2025

We pull up strong. For trainees, by trainees. 💪 @RaygunLounge #SEW2025

38 collaborators, 28 institutions lead by @DrSarahLund. We pitched & won #sharktank 🦈🤩🥳

#Gensurg applicants, be on the lookout for more insights on #programsignals ⭐️

#ASE2025 #SEW2025

Congratulations to the rock⭐️ @DrSarahLund (and her HUGE collaborative team!) for winning 🥇#SharkTank at #ASE25 for her #GSE Committee project on the use of signaling in residency recruitment 👏🔥

#ASE #ASE2025 #SEW #SEW25 #SEW2025 @SurgEdFellows @Surg_Education @JohnWoodward76

Does anyone really know what these “signals” mean in the residency application process?

@DrSarahLund @connieygan1 and 38 collaborators from 28 institutions are trying to find out! But they need $$$ 😱 #SEW2025

Left-handed surgeons really have it rough - thanks for the advice on how to succeed as a lefty 🤓 @smbarter3434 @SurgEdFellows @Surg_Education #SEW2025

Come join us for food and arcade games!!

From setting cut‑scores for a foundational oral exam to piloting program‑weighted situational judgement tests, @n_deravi is turning competency‑based assessment and holistic review into data‑driven reality! #SEW2025

🔄 Reciprocal peer‑coaching for colorectal faculty that actually works. @smbarter3434 levels‑up learners and teachers! #SEW2025

Med‑school pedigree vs. surgical destiny? Dr. Maya Hunt’s national analysis reveals which factors—not alma mater—truly forecast future surgical leadership. Merit > mailing address. #SEW2025

It's still a poster frenzy at #SEW2025! Peer letters > boilerplate recs. @CaitSilvestri shows they add context in the holistic review of surgery‑residency apps—fairer decisions, richer cohorts?

Can you stomach it? @connieygan1's multi‑institutional study debuts a GIST stomach model for residents to rehearse robotic partial gastrectomy—more reps, shorter learning curves, safer surgeries! #SEW2025

Same decision, different ending: when the outcome turns bad, residents slash decision‑making scores—even against a control with the same reasoning. @DHoaglandMD's study exposes outcome bias alive and well in surgical training. Time to fix our M&M lenses. #SEW2025