Steve Pletcher
@steve_pletcher
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Dad, doctor, and sometimes-injured runner. Opinions my own, not medical advice
San Francisco, CA
Joined September 2021
The Pacific Rim Otolaryngology Update will feature insightful sessions from leading @UCSF_OHNS experts Drs. Charles Limb, @steve_pletcher & more. Visit https://t.co/EKbUKZTlc0 to learn more.
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Early analysis of #OtoMatch2026reveals 3 key trends: 1⃣ENT hits record applicant numbers 2⃣Universal adoption: 100% program participation in #ENTSignaling 3⃣Apps per applicant = 44, down almost 50% from 2023. Have we tamed #ApplicationFever? #Match2026 @steve_pletcher
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What a pleasure to spend a festive weekend in Boston with two outstanding & speedy residents. Thanks @T_Standiford & @JacquiCallander for not leaving me too far behind!
A huge congrats to @UCSF_OHNS’s Dr. @JacquiCallander, Dr. Taylor Erickson (@T_Standiford) & Dr. @steve_pletcher for their outstanding achievement & for representing UCSF with such distinction at the 129th @bostonmarathon! All finished in less than 3:22!
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We’re excited to have the ROL open. ERAS applicants, make sure your NRMP ID is in the ERAS system and that you have entered your AAMC ID into NRMP’s R3 system. #MedEd #IMG #Residents
Ranking for the Main Residency Match is open! #Match2025 participants can begin creating and certifying their rank order lists. Applicants - we have ranking resources, including support guides, videos, tips for your #ROL, and more, at: https://t.co/kLkj1wdW4H.
#MedEd #Ranking
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Preference Signaling is now a key component of the residency application process. Learn more with this podcast: history, rationale, and strategies for signaling. Otolaryngology focus, but covers big vs. small signals, tiered signaling etc. https://t.co/bO8wykjVXQ
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Podcast Episode · Otomentor · 09/16/2024 · 35m
New data on the primacy of signaling in the residency application process. Note the massive drop-off in interview rate for signaled/non-signaled applications, especially in ‘big signaling’ specialties. Deciding where to signal is *the* new high stakes meta-game for applicants.
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New data on the primacy of signaling in the residency application process. Note the massive drop-off in interview rate for signaled/non-signaled applications, especially in ‘big signaling’ specialties. Deciding where to signal is *the* new high stakes meta-game for applicants.
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2) Look for the position of the anterior ethmoid artery. Usually within the skull base and protected during FESS, but can be low-hanging within the ethmoid cavity. If injured, the vessel can retract into the orbit causing a retrobulbar hematoma - vision threatening emergency
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Nice summary, two comments from the surgeon perspective: 1) Emphasize position of uncinate relative to orbit. This is most worrisome in silent sinus syndrome where the orbit is also inferior displaced and radiographically dehiscent, increasing orbital complication risk
1/Time to FESS up! Do you understand functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)? If you read sinus CTs, you better know what the surgeon is doing or you won’t know what you’re doing! Here’s a thread to make sure you always make the important findings!
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It’s that time of year again. Check out this @AAOHNS webinar to help you prepare for residency interviews. #OtoMatch2025 @headmirror_com @TheAuricle_Oto @futureENTres
https://t.co/12JPhAy7wb
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📣New data! High signaling approach reduces residency #ApplicationFever. Applicants don't need to over apply to maintain visibility to their choice programs. Programs benefit by getting more time to perform holistic reviews. #otomatch @headmirror_com #MedEd @AAMCtoday #ERAS
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📢📢New data for #Otomatch - 5% increase in Oto applicants in #Match2025 - ⬆️in MD apps, not DO or IMG apps - Number of apps/MD student ⬇️ to 47, 20% decrease from last year and approaching 50% decrease since switching to 25 signals #MedEd #ENTwitter @headmirror_com
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I've listened to many, many podcasts ... now I'm actually on one! Thanks to the great Cristina Cabrera-Muffly and her oto mentor podcast & protege/co-host @T_Standiford for inviting me to speak about preference signaling! https://t.co/ve1K8a29fW
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Podcast Episode · Otomentor · 09/16/2024 · 35m
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📣Calling all ENT faculty and residents! Get involved with the Society of University #Otolaryngologists (#SUO) and shape the future of education! Repost and pass this on to your compatriots! Deadline Sept 30. https://t.co/zWd2mnSMMK
@Sonyamcna @DrSarahNBowe @PedsOtoDoc
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Great to see preference signaling successfully implemented and studied in many specialties. While signal approach (# & tiered) varies across specialties, so do application dynamics. Continued collaboration and investigation helps all understand, customize, and optimize
Preference signaling for radiology residency applications helps a lot, but where do you send your 6 gold and 6 silver signals? Typical allocation in our survey: 2 gold→aspirational/reach programs 3 gold+3 silver→likely matches 1 gold+3 silver→safeties https://t.co/70L78ZZ6Ii
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Preference signaling has transformed the residency application process, boosting fairness and efficiency across medical specialties. Initially launched by Otolaryngology in 2021, it now benefits applicants nationwide. https://t.co/JToaaxSIuh
#MedEd
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Click on the article title to read more.
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Attention Otolaryngology Applicants 📢📢 #Otomatch2024 #Match2024 Recruitment Update Webinar July 2nd at 5:30 PST/8:30 EST Signaling Update Virtual vs. In-Person Interviews Combined Interview offer Date Q&A Register Here https://t.co/BhZkBxTpzt
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🧵Observations on #Otomatch2024. 1 or 3. Big win for #BigSignaling. Providing ENT residency applicants with a large number of preference signals (25) drives down #ApplicationFever [25%⬇️number of apps sent per applicant, 30%⬇️apps per program] while filling 99.7% of all positions
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Hey all. The annual NRMP conference is coming up and we could not be more excited. We’re in Kentucky! Submit your proposals showing the great work you all do supporting medical education and the transition to residency.
Proposals are being accepted for the #NRMPconference about key topics such as: - Innovation in transition to residency - Technology in #MedEd - Med student and resident wellness - Disruptive legislation and impact on #GME Submit your proposal: https://t.co/hskpfE9mqJ.
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Excited to work with this outstanding group!
It's #MatchDay2024 & we are so #UCSFProud to announce the new class of @UCSF_OHNS residents! Welcome to @UCSFHospitals! #Match2024 #MatchDay
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Tremendous potential for additional applicant savings 💰💰 with expansion of big signaling to larger specialties - 👀IM & Peds
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