Annals of surgery
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As current screening methods for selecting surgical trainees are receiving increasing scrutiny, development of a more efficient and effective selection system is needed. We describe the process of creating an evidence-based selection system and examine its impact on screening efficiency, faculty perceptions, and improving representation of underrepresented minorities. ⋯ Applying selection science to the process of choosing surgical trainees is feasible, efficient, and well-received by faculty for making selection decisions.