The cost of plastic surgery conferences for medical students

The involvement of prospective medical students in research significantly impacts their plastic surgery residency applications, 1 2020 ., N.R.o.t.N.p.d.s. NRMP. 2020 [cited 2023 21/06]; Available from: 〈www.nrmp.org〉. Google Scholar and this importance is anticipated to be amplified following the recent transition of reporting the USMLE Step 1 score to a pass/fail designation. Further, to bolster their profiles and establish connections with faculty in the field, medical students often attend conferences and present their research findings. 1 2020 ., N.R.o.t.N.p.d.s. NRMP. 2020 [cited 2023 21/06]; Available from: 〈www.nrmp.org〉. Google Scholar These factors are particularly crucial for networking, especially for students who lack a home plastic surgery program. Studies have shown a decreased match rate for these students when compared to students with home institution programs. 2 Rostam Kadivar Shahriari S. et al. Orphan Applicants in Plastic Surgery: Where Do Medical Students Without an Affiliated Residency Program Match?. Eplasty. 2022; 22e21 Google Scholar However, participating in these conferences comes at a significant financial cost. 3 Veyg , D. and R. Gurevich , Analyzing the cost of medical student virtual conference registration by specialty during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Osteopath Med, 2021 . 121(11): p. 843-848. Google Scholar The authors explored the expenses incurred by medical students and addressed the financial challenges they encounter.