Evaluation of Emergency Medicine Residency Programs’ use of social media in the setting of the COVID‐19 pandemic

Baldwin, Cassidy S.; DeMarinis, Anthony; Singh, Nikhi P.; Khoury, Charles

doi:10.1002/emp2.12637

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“…Although Instagram was the most frequently used tool in our effort, Cox et al [ 19 ] have demonstrated significant expansion in general surgery programs’ Twitter use since the start of the pandemic. Similarly, emergency medicine residency programs increased social media use by 34% in 2020, and the authors felt the emphasis on web-based platforms in the setting of the pandemic was a significant catalyst [ 20 ].…”

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Postgraduate-Year-1 Residents’ Perceptions of Social Media and Virtual Applicant Recruitment: Cross-sectional Survey Study

Plack¹,

Abcejo²,

Kraus³

et al. 2023

Interact J Med Res

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Background The dissemination of information about residency programs is a vital step in residency recruitment. Traditional methods of distributing information have been printed brochures, websites, in-person interviews, and increasingly, social media. Away rotations and in-person interviews were cancelled, and interviews were virtual for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective The purpose of our study was to describe postgraduate-year-1 (PGY1) residents’ social media habits in regard to residency recruitment and their perceptions of the residency programs’ social media accounts in light of the transition to virtual interviews. Methods A web-based 33-question survey was developed to evaluate personal social media use, perceptions of social media use by residency programs, and perceptions of the residency program content. Surveys were sent in 2021 to PGY1 residents at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, Florida, and Minnesota who participated in the 2020-2021 interview cycle. Results Of the 31 program directors contacted, 22 (71%) provided permission for their residents to complete the survey. Of 219 residents who received the survey, 67 (30%) completed the survey. Most respondents applied to a single specialty, and greater than 61% (41/67) of respondents applied to more than 30 programs. The social media platforms used most regularly by the respondents were Instagram (42/67, 63%), Facebook (36/67, 54%), and Twitter (22/67, 33%). Respondents used the program website (66/67, 99%), residents (47/67, 70%), and social media (43/67, 64%) as the most frequent resources to research programs. The most commonly used social media platforms to research programs were Instagram (38/66, 58%), Twitter (22/66, 33%), and Doximity (20/66, 30%). The type of social media post ranked as most interesting by the respondents was “resident life outside of the hospital.” In addition, 68% (39/57) of the respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their perception of a program was positively influenced by the residency program’s social media account. Conclusions In this multispecialty survey of PGY1 residents participating in the 2020-2021 virtual interview season, respondents preferred Instagram to Twitter or Facebook for gathering information on prospective residency programs. In addition, the program website, current residents, and social media platforms were the top-ranked resources used by prospective applicants. Having an up-to-date website and robust social media presence, particularly on Instagram, may become increasingly important in the virtual interview environment.

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Postgraduate-Year-1 Residents’ Perceptions of Social Media and Virtual Applicant Recruitment: Cross-sectional Survey Study

Plack¹,

Abcejo²,

Kraus³

et al. 2023

Interact J Med Res

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“…Finally, it is worth noting the importance of programs’ online presence to potential EM applicants. As of 2021, nearly all EM residency programs in the United States have a website and a majority maintain at least one social media account 23 . Many of these accounts were created during the COVID‐19 pandemic in an effort to showcase programs to applicants who were unable to visit in person.…”

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Evidence‐Informed Emergency Medicine Career Advising

Klein,

Leibowitz,

Fant

2024

AEM Education and Training

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Applying to emergency medicine (EM) residency in the United States is an increasingly complex endeavor. This critical period of professional development is often stressful for medical students, however, several novel disruptive influences-including a dramatic growth in the number of EM residency programs, 1 the COVID-19 pandemic, 2 and concerns about the future EM physician workforce 3 -heighten the uncertainty that potential applicants must navigate. In this rapidly evolving environment, both students and their advisors benefit from objective, accurate, and trustworthy information to help guide their decision making. CON CLUS IONSUnderstanding the emergency medicine application literature is a necessary, but not sufficient, step in a successful Match. Given the recent disruption to the emergency medicine Match, we encourage potential applicants to familiarize themselves with objective data and trusted resources to ensure an accurate understanding of the residency application process. Similarly, advisors must maintain an up-to-date understanding of current trends, new literature, Electronic Residency Application Service modifications, and evolving specialty guidelines.

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A Problem of Gender Representation: Adapting the Bechdel Test to Evaluate the Social Media Presence of Radiology Residency Programs

Purcell

Galliano

Lieux

et al. 2023

Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology

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Evaluation of Emergency Medicine Residency Programs’ use of social media in the setting of the COVID‐19 pandemic

Cited by 6 publications

References 23 publications

Postgraduate-Year-1 Residents’ Perceptions of Social Media and Virtual Applicant Recruitment: Cross-sectional Survey Study

Postgraduate-Year-1 Residents’ Perceptions of Social Media and Virtual Applicant Recruitment: Cross-sectional Survey Study

Evidence‐Informed Emergency Medicine Career Advising

A Problem of Gender Representation: Adapting the Bechdel Test to Evaluate the Social Media Presence of Radiology Residency Programs

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