The Burden of MATCH Residency Program Application among Medical Students and Recent Graduates in the Arab Countries

Dear Esteemed Student / Physician,

You are invited to participate in this survey “The Burden of MATCH Residency Program Application among Medical Students and Recent Graduates in the Arab Countries” , which aims to explore the psychosocial burden of the MATCH program application process among medical students, newly graduated physicians, and practicing doctors who are applying to the MATCH program In Jordan and Arab countries.

This study is conducted by Dr. Mohammed Al-Jaghbeer, the Director of Graduate Medical Education at the King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC).

The study has been reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at KHCC.

Your participation is completely voluntary, and you may withdraw from the survey at any time without any consequences.

The survey poses minimal risk of psychological distress. Your participation is voluntary and you can leave the questionnaire completely or skip the questions that may cause distress to you.

In addition, no identifying information will be collected, and all responses will remain strictly confidential.

Your participation in this survey is expected not to be more than 15 minutes; your input will help us better understand the challenges applicants face during this critical career milestone and will contribute to improving support systems for future applicants.

For additional information about the research, please contact the principal investigator: Dr. Mohammed Al Jaghbeer at MA.16764@khcc.jo (Tel: 5300460 – 6616).

For any concerns or complaints regarding the study or your rights as a participant, please contact the IRB Office at KHCC: IRBoffice@khcc.jo (Tel: 5300460 – 1669).

By proceeding to the survey, you indicate that you have read the information above and agree to participate in this study voluntarily.

Thank you for your valuable time and contribution.