Accredited Hand Surgery Fellowship Web Sites: Analysis of Content and Accessibility

Trehan, Samir K.; Morrell, Nathan T.; Akelman, Edward

doi:10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.01.024

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“…Past literature gives insights into the quality of individualized program web sites of other orthopaedic subspecialties. The data points assessed in this study were similar to other prior studies reflecting consistent information desired by fellowship applicants 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 15 , 16 , 22 (B. L. Young et al, Unpublished results, 2017). In the sports medicine literature, there have been 2 studies that evaluated the accessibility and content of accredited orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship web sites, Mulcahey et al in 2013 with an update by Yayac et al in 2017 7 , 22 .…”

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“…The formalized adult reconstructive hip and knee and MSK oncology fellowship match is unique in that it is the only combined match, catering to 2 separate orthopaedic subspecialties. Past analyses of fellowship specific web sites for spine, hand, sports medicine, pediatric orthopaedics, shoulder and elbow, orthopaedic trauma, and foot and ankle have demonstrated that inadequacies exist in their online accessibility and content 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 15 , 16 (B. L. Young et al, Unpublished results, 2017). The joint reconstruction and MSK oncology web site data herein completes the analytical series for the field of orthopaedics and identifies notable web site limitations.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Web site content was assessed based on the criteria used in homologous analyses concerning other orthopaedic subspecialties 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 (B. L. Young et al, Unpublished results, 2017). The fellowship web sites were analyzed for the inclusion of any information related to research opportunities and requirements, as well as current or past research performed by fellows.…”

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“…It has been suggested that accessible, adequate online information could prevent unnecessary costs by assisting applicants compare programs before applying or interviewing 3 , 4 , 5 . Evidence supporting how web-based information can impact residency and fellowship matches has been well summarized by past analytical reports of various subspecialties' web sites 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 (B. L. Young et al, Unpublished results, 2017). In short, “literature shows that a program's web site can attract or deter applications, as well as impact applicants' rank lists” 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 .…”

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“…Analyses have been performed to assess the accessibility and content of individualized program web sites of several orthopaedic subspecialty fellowships 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 15 , 16 (B. L. Young et al, Unpublished results, 2017). To our knowledge, no such analysis has been performed for the web sites of programs participating in the Adult Reconstructive Hip and Knee/Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship Match.…”

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BackgroundAccessible, adequate online information is important to fellowship applicants. Program web sites can affect which programs applicants apply to, subsequently altering interview costs incurred by both parties and ultimately impacting rank lists. Web site analyses have been performed for all orthopaedic subspecialties other than those involved in the combined adult reconstruction and musculoskeletal (MSK) oncology fellowship match.MethodsA complete list of active programs was obtained from the official adult reconstruction and MSK oncology society web sites. Web site accessibility was assessed using a structured Google search. Accessible web sites were evaluated based on 21 previously reported content criteria.ResultsSeventy-four adult reconstruction programs and 11 MSK oncology programs were listed on the official society web sites. Web sites were identified and accessible for 58 (78%) adult reconstruction and 9 (82%) MSK oncology fellowship programs. No web site contained all content criteria and more than half of both adult reconstruction and MSK oncology web sites failed to include 12 of the 21 criteria.ConclusionsSeveral programs participating in the combined Adult Reconstructive Hip and Knee/Musculoskeletal Oncology Fellowship Match did not have accessible web sites. Of the web sites that were accessible, none contained comprehensive information and the majority lacked information that has been previously identified as being important to perspective applicants.

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Information availability on emergency radiology fellowship websites: current state and paths to improvement

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A content and quality evaluation of ACGME-accredited reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship program webpages

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Mullin

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J Assist Reprod Genet

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Purpose To analyze the content of websites of ACGME-accredited REI fellowship programs in the USA and to determine whether there are differences in content across geographic regions. Methods All ACGME-accredited REI fellowship websites active as of September 2020 were evaluated and reviewed using 20 criteria in the following nine domains: program overview, contact information, application information, curriculum, current fellows, research, alumni, faculty, and fellowship benefits. Website content was compared across geographic regions (Northeast, Midwest, South, and West) of the USA. Analyses were completed using chi-squared univariate tests with p < 0.05 considered statistically significant. Results Out of the 49 accredited REI fellowship programs, 45 (92%) had a dedicated website. The most commonly available information included a program description (88%), clinical sites (84%), and application requirements (78%). Programs less commonly shared information regarding research requirements and didactics (65% for each). Current fellows were featured in 55% of websites with their pictures displayed in 41% and ongoing research in 20%. Salary and alumni information were included in only 14% and 12% of sites, respectively. When comparing content by geographic region, programs in the South had less information regarding application requirements (p < 0.001), interview dates (p = 0.03), and clinical sites (p = 0.04) compared to all other regions. Conclusions REI fellowship websites have significant variability in content available to applicants, and many are lacking information about core fellowship requirements. An informative and well-constructed website has the potential to improve perception of a graduate program.

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Accredited Hand Surgery Fellowship Web Sites: Analysis of Content and Accessibility

Cited by 29 publications

References 10 publications

Accessibility and content of individualized adult reconstructive hip and knee/musculoskeletal oncology fellowship web sites

Accessibility and content of individualized adult reconstructive hip and knee/musculoskeletal oncology fellowship web sites

Information availability on emergency radiology fellowship websites: current state and paths to improvement

A content and quality evaluation of ACGME-accredited reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship program webpages

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