Both Jorge and Joycelin Are Applying for Two Residencies After

question 67

Multiple Choice

Both Jorge and Joycelin are applying for two residencies after medical school: orthopedic surgery (a traditionally male-dominated residency) and pediatrics (a traditionally female-dominated residency) .If Jorge and Joycelin have similar academic records,which of the following is most likely to occur?

• A) Jorge will get more interviews for both types of residencies.
• B) Joycelin will get more interviews for both types of residencies.
• C) Jorge will get more orthopedic surgery interviews and Joycelin will get more pediatric interviews.
• D) Joycelin will get more orthopedic surgery interviews and Jorge will get more pediatric interviews.

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