Mind the gap: an analysis of ‘gap year’ prevalence, productivity, and perspectives among radiation oncology residency applicants

We analyzed ERAS and survey data regarding the use of a "gap year" among applicants to radiation oncology. One-third of non-PhD applicants take gap years primarily for research productivity. Most gap year students report external funding as difficult to obtain and over half rely on personal funding. With perceived belief that gap years are important for matching, this data raises questions about whether potential applicants are being deterred, affecting the demographics of radiation oncology overall.

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