Evaluation of Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency and Fellowship Program Websites

Miller, Vanessa M.; Padilla, Luz A.; Schuh, Alissa C.; Mauchley, David C.; Cleveland, David C.; Aburjania, Zviadi; Dabal, Robert J.

doi:10.1016/j.jss.2019.09.009

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“…be reassured that they can still receive excellent training and become cardiothoracic surgeons via a general surgery (GS) residency with either a 4 þ 3 joint surgery/thoracic surgery program or a traditional cardiothoracic fellowship. 5 As such, dual applying to both IPs and categorical GS programs is a prudent strategy utilized by more than 90% of IP applicants. 9,10 Very few applicants apply solely to IPs, and this is increasingly uncommon (only 1 US applicant and 6 international medical graduates in 2018).…”

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“…4 About one-third of IPs publish interview dates on their division websites. 5 It is prudent, albeit time consuming, for applicants to develop a master calendar of the past year's interview dates (and future dates if listed) because individual programs frequently interview around the same time each season. With these data, applicants can anticipate potential conflicts, which can be particularly helpful to determine which days to select when multiple interview dates are offered at a program.…”

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“…Most programs publish rotation schedules on their websites. 5 Although proportionally more IP applicants envision a career in cardiac 15 those interested in thoracic surgery can find suitable programs.…”

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“…The degree to which trainees are involved in these duties varies across institutions, 18 but can be difficult to assess before interviews. 5 On one end of the spectrum, residents may be largely responsible for decisions and care in the intensive care unit, on the floor, and/or be required to attend clinic multiple times per week. Developing such autonomy is essential for the clinical acumen necessary to managing patients as an attending surgeon.…”

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“…Several online resources exist for applicants interested in IPs, [2][3][4] including program websites, but these frequently lack additional information that may be pertinent to applicants' decision making. 5 Here we explore strategies to maximize applicants' interview opportunities and their ability to succeed in the National Residency Matching Program, while highlighting important considerations for candidates as they determine where to apply and how to develop their ROL. These recommendations reflect our personal experiences in recent application cycles and incorporate solicited feedback from other resident physicians.…”

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Website usability analysis of United States emergency medicine residencies

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Calvano

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Objectives: The Council of Residency Directors (CORD) in Emergency Medicine (EM) has recommended that all residency programs should conduct virtual interviews for the 2020 to 2021 application cycle due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While factors such as geographical region, city, program size, or hospital affiliation are not modifiable, EM residencies can bridge the information gap created by a lack of face-to-face interaction by representing themselves digitally. Measuring usability provides an objective method for EM residencies to improve their Web presence and effectively represent themselves to applicants. Methods: Our sample set included 55 U.S. EM residency program websites. Using methodology replicated from previous literature on health care website usability, we divided usability into four categories for quantifiable analysis: accessibility, marketing, content quality, and technology. Analysis was performed on each website and scored in all four categories. A "general usability" score was calculated for each website using a composite of the key factors within the four categories. Using a weighted percentage across all of the factors, an overall score was calculated.Results: Content quality was the overall highest scoring category (mean ± SD = 5.4, SE = 0.33). The overall lowest performing category was technology (mean ± SD = 0.8 ± 0.09, SE = 0.01). Conclusions:Measuring usability can help EM residency programs identify ways to improve their Web presence. To effectively promote their programs, residencies need quality content that communicates their key features. Our recommendation is for all residency programs to periodically perform website audits and apply the usability measures outlined to improve their digital presence, especially during times when face-to-face interactions will be limited.

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Evaluation of Adult Neurology Residency Program Websites

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Vila

Guerrero

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Objective Neurology residency program websites often serve as the initial face of a program for prospective residents early in the application process. We evaluated adult neurology residency program websites to determine their comprehensiveness to identify areas for improvement. Methods A list of adult neurology residency programs in the United States was compiled using information on the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and Fellowship and Residency Electronic Interactive Database (FREIDA) websites. A total of 24 website criteria covering educational, recruitment, and compensation content were assessed for comprehensiveness. Programs’ website comprehensiveness was compared based on geographic location, program affiliation (community and/or academic), program size, and program/hospital Doximity and U.S. News & World Report rankings. Results A total of 153 US adult neurology residency program websites were evaluated. Fewer than one‐half of program websites were accessible with a direct link from either FREIDA or ERAS. The number of residency program websites reporting each content criterion varied greatly. Mean percentage of overall website comprehensiveness among neurology residency programs was 65.9%. Northeast location, academic affiliation, larger programs, and top‐ranked programs on Doximity were associated with greater program website comprehensiveness. Interpretation There is opportunity for all neurology residency programs to improve their websites to provide prospective applicants with a more informed and comprehensive perspective of programs during the application process. ANN NEUROL 2021;89:637–642

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Evaluation of Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency and Fellowship Program Websites

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Integrated cardiothoracic surgery: Navigating interviews and the match

Integrated cardiothoracic surgery: Navigating interviews and the match

Website usability analysis of United States emergency medicine residencies

Evaluation of Adult Neurology Residency Program Websites

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