BACKGROUND The American Association of Endocrine Surgeons initiated a fellowship match in 2007. The profile of applicants who successfully match into an endocrine surgery (ES) fellowship has not previously been characterized. METHODS An institutional review board-approved, web-based survey was distributed to recent and current ES fellows. RESULTS The survey response rate was 62% (56/90). Th...

With the advancement of minimally invasive procedures in urology, the goal is to train a urologist who is highly competent and confident in performing these techniques. Because of the specific risks, visuospatial relationships, and the steep learning curve that is unique to laparoscopy, hands-on training on a box or a visual simulator is the recommended way to start learning laparoscopic skills...

Recent match results from the National Resident Matching Program for the subspecialty of infectious diseases show an ongoing decline in the number of fellowship positions filled, and, more important, in the number of applicants, particularly from the pool of international medical graduates. The main reasons for this declining application rate are unclear; in the absence of hard data, we present...

Doctoral level scientists often pursue a traditional academic route, focusing their efforts on research and education. However, additional options exist for those that are interested in using their laboratory and research skills in a clinical setting. Clinical laboratory directors serve as the interface between the clinical laboratory and the users of laboratory test results. This article descr...