Comparative statements in recommendation letters for internal medicine residency applicants were associated with professionalism scores during internship.
Other variables traditionally examined when selecting residents were not associated with professionalism.
These findings suggest that faculty physicians' direct observations, as reflected in letters of recommendation, are useful indicators of what constitutes a best student.
Residency selection committees should scrutinize applicants' letters for strongly favorable comparative statements.
2011-03-02
Eng.
Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
Mayo Clin Proc. 2011 Mar;86(3):197-202
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