Table 5.
Weak areas per subspecialty
| Subspecialty | Subjects with the lowest match (i.e., weakest subjects) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
| Associated Health Professions | Psychology, Clinical (56%) | Psychology, Clinical (56%) | Emergency Medical Services (58%) Psychology, Clinical (58%) |
| Basic Sciences | Epidemiology (92%) | Epidemiology (62%) | Epidemiology (78%) |
| Clinical Medicine | Oncologic Surgery (35%) | Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (24%) | Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (23%) |
| Associated Health-related Disciplines | History of Medicine (0%) | Managed Care (14%) | Managed Care (13%) |
| Nursing | Ambulatory (50%) | Home Care (40%) Oncology (40%) |
Home Care (40%) |