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      Perceptions of bias in the selection of international medical graduate residency applicants in Canada Translated title: Perceptions de partialité dans la sélection des diplômés internationaux en médecine aux programmes de résidence au Canada

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          Background

          In Canada, international medical graduates (IMG) consist of immigrant-IMG and previous Canadian citizens/permanent residents who attended medical school abroad (CSA). CSA are more likely to obtain a post-graduate residency position than immigrant-IMG and previous studies have suggested that the residency selection process favours CSA over immigrant-IMG. This study explored potential sources of bias in the residency program selection process.

          Methods

          We conducted semi-structured interviews with senior administrators of clinical assessment and post-graduate programs across Canada. We asked about perceptions of the background and preparation of CSA and immigrant-IMG, methods applicants use to improve likelihood of obtaining residency positions, and practices that may favour/discourage applicants. Interviews were transcribed and a constant comparative method was employed to identify recurring themes.

          Results

          Of a potential 22 administrators, 12 (54.5%) completed interviews. Five key factors that may provide CSA with an advantage were: reputation of the applicant’s medical school, recency of graduation, ability to complete undergraduate clinical placement in Canada, familiarity with Canadian culture, and interview performance.

          Conclusions

          Although residency programs prioritize equitable selection, they may be constrained by policies designed to promote efficiencies and mitigate medico-legal risks that inadvertently advantage CSA. Identifying the factors behind these potential biases is needed to promote an equitable selection process.

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          Parmi les diplômés internationaux en médecine (DIM) au Canada, il y a des diplômés immigrants et des citoyens ou des résidents canadiens qui ont fait leurs études de médecine à l’étranger (CEE). Ces derniers ont plus de chances d’obtenir un poste de résidence postdoctorale que les DIM immigrants. Des études montrent que le processus de sélection des résidents favorise les CEE au détriment des DIM immigrants. La présente étude explore les sources potentielles de biais dans le processus d’attribution des postes de résidence.

          Méthodes

          Nous avons mené des entrevues semi-structurées avec les directeurs de programme d’évaluation clinique et de programmes de formation postdoctorale de tout le Canada. Nous les avons interrogés sur leurs perceptions quant au parcours et au niveau de préparation des CEE et des DIM immigrants, quant aux méthodes utilisées par les candidats pour augmenter leurs chances d’obtenir un poste de résidence et quant aux pratiques qui peuvent encourager ou décourager les candidats. Les entretiens ont été transcrits et une méthode de la comparaison constante a été employée pour identifier les thèmes récurrents.

          Résultats

          Douze (54,5 %) des 22 gestionnaires sollicités ont participé aux entrevues. Les cinq facteurs clés susceptibles de procurer un avantage aux CEE sont : la réputation de la faculté de médecine où le candidat a obtenu son diplôme, la date récente d’obtention de ce dernier, la possibilité d’effectuer un stage clinique de premier cycle au Canada, la familiarité avec la culture canadienne et la performance à l’entrevue.

          Conclusions

          Bien que la sélection équitable soit une priorité pour les programmes de résidence, ils doivent également respecter des politiques visant l’efficacité et l’atténuation des risques médico-légaux qui avantagent involontairement les CEE. Il faut déceler les facteurs qui sous-tendent ces biais potentiels pour renforcer le caractère équitable du processus de sélection.

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                Journal
                Can Med Educ J
                Can Med Educ J
                CMEJ
                Canadian Medical Education Journal
                Canadian Medical Education Journal
                1923-1202
                20 September 2022
                08 April 2023
                April 2023
                : 14
                : 2
                : 16-22
                Affiliations
                [1 ]Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, Ontario, Canada;
                [2 ]School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
                Author notes
                Correspondence to: Maria Mathews, PhD, Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario, 1151 Richmond St, London, ON N6A 5C1; email: maria.mathews@ 123456schulich.uwo.ca
                Article
                CMEJ-14-016
                10.36834/cmej.73320
                10254106
                d273c9d3-da6f-400c-a98a-0d5d04f07aa8
                © 2023 Mathews, Bourgeault, Ryan; licensee Synergies Partners.

                This is an Open Journal Systems article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License. ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0) which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is cited.

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