Evaluation of Website Accessibility and Content for All Glaucoma Fellowship Programs in the United States

Cohen, Samuel; Fisher, Ann; Pershing, Suzann

doi:10.1016/j.ogla.2021.11.004

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“…A previous analysis of glaucoma fellowship programs limited to those listed in compliance with AUPO also found no differences by program size or geographic location. 4 Together, these results suggest that there are opportunities to improve website content across programs, irrespective of size, geographic region, or AUPO certification.…”

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“…4,5 In one study, glaucoma fellowship websites contained approximately half of the assessed criteria. 4…”

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“…3 However, studies of fellowship websites show significant variability in content and overall underutilization of websites in recruitment. 4,5 In one study, glaucoma fellowship websites contained approximately half of the assessed criteria. 4 The total number of ophthalmology fellowship applicants has increased, and applicants to vitreoretinal fellowships comprise the plurality.…”

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“…4,5 In one study, glaucoma fellowship websites contained approximately half of the assessed criteria. 4 The total number of ophthalmology fellowship applicants has increased, and applicants to vitreoretinal fellowships comprise the plurality. 6,7 Restrictions put in place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have limited in-person interviews and onsite interactions.…”

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Characterizing the Accessibility and Content of Surgical and Medical Retina Fellowship Program Websites

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Kim

Zhu

et al. 2022

Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases

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Purpose: To assess the accessibility and content of surgical and medical retina fellowship websites. Methods: The websites of all surgical and medical retina fellowship programs were examined. Each program’s website was evaluated based on information available on 10 recruitment and 10 training criteria. The presence of the criteria was summed to calculate a total content score (range, 0-20). Also examined were the differences in website content score by number of fellows, geographic location, and Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO) compliance. Results: This study identified 102 surgical and 25 medical retina programs. Overall, 91.2% of surgical and 88.0% of medical retina programs had an accessible website. The surgical retina program website contained a mean of 9.8 of the total criteria, including 4.9 recruitment criteria and 5.2 training criteria, with no significant differences by number of fellows, geography, or AUPO status. Medical retina websites contained a mean of 9.3 total criteria, including 4.5 recruitment criteria and 4.9 training criteria. Website content scores for medical retina programs were associated with geography and AUPO status, which was consistent when stratifyed by recruitment and training criteria. Conclusions: Most surgical and medical retina fellowships have an accessible program website. However, there are opportunities to improve the completeness and consistency of information on these websites. Improved websites can help programs attract well-suited candidates and might address multiple inefficiencies in the application process.

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confidence: 84%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…4,5 In one study, glaucoma fellowship websites contained approximately half of the assessed criteria. 4…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Characterizing the Accessibility and Content of Surgical and Medical Retina Fellowship Program Websites

Cheng

Kim

Zhu

et al. 2022

Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases

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A qualitative analysis of pediatric otolaryngology fellowship websites

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Lu,

Tang

et al. 2024

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology

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Assessment of the Web Site Availability and Content of Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship Programs: A Cross-Sectional Nationwide Study

Kim

Cheng

Chan

et al. 2023

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

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Background Fellowship program Web sites are a crucial source of information for prospective pediatric ophthalmology applicants, especially in light of the restrictions on in-person interactions due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Objective This study examined all pediatric ophthalmology fellowship Web sites for availability and presented recruitment and training content. Methods A full list of all pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus (POAS) fellowship programs were compiled from the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO) directory and the San Francisco Match (SFMatch) application listing. Each fellowship was queried by Google Internet search to identify the program's corresponding Web site. The content of Web sites was evaluated using 20 predetermined recruitment and training criteria. All data were collected in February 2022. Kruskal–Wallis and Mann–Whitney U tests were constructed to examine differences by geographic location, program size, number of teaching faculty, and affiliation with a top ophthalmology residency program. Results There were 45 pediatric ophthalmology fellowships identified from the AUPO and SFMatch. All pediatric ophthalmology fellowships had an available program Web site. However, there was significant variability in content, and the average Web site had approximately half of the evaluated criteria. POAS Web sites reported a greater number of recruitment criteria than program training criteria. There were no differences by program size, number of faculty, affiliation with a top residency program, or geographic location in the number of observed criteria. Conclusions This study provides data to drive efforts to improve pediatric ophthalmology fellowship Web sites. Pediatric ophthalmology fellowship Web sites are missing important information, and there are opportunities to improve program Web sites, regardless of program size, number of faculty, affiliation with a top residency, and geographic location. Informative, accurate Web sites may attract qualified candidates, and as a result, elevate the likelihood that interviewed candidates are well-suited to the program. As such, improvements to fellowship Web sites can streamline the application process and increase a program's success rate in the match.

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Evaluation of Website Accessibility and Content for All Glaucoma Fellowship Programs in the United States

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Characterizing the Accessibility and Content of Surgical and Medical Retina Fellowship Program Websites

Characterizing the Accessibility and Content of Surgical and Medical Retina Fellowship Program Websites

A qualitative analysis of pediatric otolaryngology fellowship websites

Assessment of the Web Site Availability and Content of Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship Programs: A Cross-Sectional Nationwide Study

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