Online Otolaryngology: A Comprehensive Model for Medical Student Engagement in the Virtual Era and Beyond

Landeen, Kelly C; Esianor, Brandon I.; Stevens, Madelyn N.; Fernando, Shanik J.; Merriam, Joanne; Kreth, Kimberly; Whigham, Amy S.; Haynes, David S.; Eavey, Roland D.

doi:10.1177/01455613211029748

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“…In a recent cost analysis of the otolaryngology residency application process, we found an average decrease in spending of $5669 per applicant in the 2020 to 2021 application cycle, presumably due to a lack of in‐person away rotations and interviews that year 23 . Both applicants and programs have emphasized the ability for virtual away rotations to help level the playing field for applicants from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, those without a home program, those who identify as URiM, and those who are IMG 3,24,25 . Our findings suggest that virtual away rotations might help applicants with interviewing and matching at a program of interest if virtual rotations are offered.…”

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“…23 Both applicants and programs have emphasized the ability for virtual away rotations to help level the playing field for applicants from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, those without a home program, those who identify as URiM, and those who are IMG. 3,24,25 Our findings suggest that virtual away rotations might help applicants with interviewing and matching at a program of interest if virtual rotations are offered. Virtual away rotations may have a role that long outlasts the COVID-19 pandemic, but their success will require the investment of resources and identification of best practices for enrollment access, structured didactic curricula, and assessment.…”

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Association of Virtual Away Rotations With Residency Applicant Outcomes in Otolaryngology

Lenze,

Benjamin,

Bohm

et al. 2023

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ObjectiveTo examine how virtual away rotations might influence interview and match outcomes in otolaryngology.Study DesignCross‐sectional retrospective analysis of survey‐based study.SettingUnited States medical students applying to otolaryngology residency in the 2020 to 2021 cycle.MethodsThe Texas Seeking Transparency in Application to Residency database was queried to identify otolaryngology applicants during the 2020 to 2021 cycle. The primary outcome was mean number of interview offers. χ2 tests, 2‐sided t tests, logistic regression models, and ordinary least squares regression models were used to examine associations with virtual away rotations.ResultsAmong 115 otolaryngology applicants identified, 35 (30.4%) applicants reported completing 1 or more virtual away rotations. Applicants who completed at least 1 virtual away rotation received significantly more interview offers than their counterparts who did not participate in virtual away rotations (mean [SD], 14.9 [8.2] vs 11.6 [7.9]; P < .03). Each virtual away rotation completed was associated with an incremental increase of 2 additional interview offers (β coefficient: 2.29 [95% confidence interval, CI: 0.8‐3.7; P < .01]). Applicants who completed a virtual away rotation were more likely to receive an interview from that program (62.7% vs 16.8%, P < .01) and to match there (odds ratio 7.7 [95% CI: 2.7‐21.7]; P < .01) when compared to applicants who had not done the away rotation. Participation in virtual away rotations was not associated with significant improvement in match success (82.9% vs 67.5%; P = .09).ConclusionVirtual away rotations were associated with improved program‐specific interview and match outcomes, as well as a higher overall number of interview offers.

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Association of Virtual Away Rotations With Residency Applicant Outcomes in Otolaryngology

Lenze,

Benjamin,

Bohm

et al. 2023

OTO Open

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“…SM has also augmented avenues of mentorship in OHNS, particularly in the wake of the COVID‐19 pandemic, where programs pivoted to virtual interactions with OHNS resident and medical students. Landeen et al present a comprehensive model for medical student engagement including virtual visiting student rotations, distribution of recruitment videos, online town hall meetings, and well‐staffed SM platforms—notably Twitter and Instagram—to directly communicate with prospective students 91 . Furthermore, SM can generate a pipeline to underrepresented groups through conscientious restructuring of online outreach.…”

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Social Media Utilization in Otolaryngology: A Scoping Review

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ObjectiveSocial media (SM) is an increasingly popular medium for the medical community to engage with patients, trainees, and colleagues. This review aimed to identify reported uses of SM in otolaryngology‐head and neck surgery (OHNS), assess the quality of evidence supporting these uses, and identify gaps in the literature. With the relative lack of regulatory guidelines for the development of SM content, we hypothesized that the quality of content available on SM would be highly variable.Data Sources and MethodsA scoping review was performed of English‐language peer‐reviewed studies published to date discussing SM use in any form within OHNS. Three reviewers independently screened all abstracts. Two reviewers independently extracted data of interest from the full text of articles identified from the preliminary abstract screen.Results171 studies were included, with 94 (54.9%) studies published between 2020 and 2022. 104 (60.8%) studies were conducted in the US. 135 (78.9%) used cross‐sectional or survey‐based methodology; only 7 (4.1%) were controlled studies. SM was most commonly employed for professional networking (n = 37 [21%]), and within subspecialties of otology (n = 38 [22%]) and rhinology/allergy (n = 25 [15%]). Facebook was most frequently used for study recruitment (n = 23 [13.5%]), YouTube for patient education (n = 15 [14.6%]), and Twitter for professional networking (n = 16 [9.4%]).ConclusionSM use within OHNS is increasing rapidly, with applications including patient education, professional networking, and study recruitment. Despite myriad articles, there remains a paucity of well‐controlled studies. As SM becomes integrated into healthcare, particularly for applications directly impacting patient care, higher levels of evidence are needed to understand its true impact. Laryngoscope, 133:2447–2456, 2023

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“…This program did not allow for in-depth didactic learning or breakout room discussion, compared to other multiple-week virtual programs. [11][12][13][14][15] Nonetheless, the majority (82%) of participants identified resident interaction as the most valuable aspect of the program. Given the specific concern of evaluating a program's culture remotely per 76% of survey respondents, future events should create interactive experiences between faculty, residents, and participants.…”

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Evaluation of a Virtual Sub-internship Experience for Senior Medical Students Applying to Otolaryngology During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Farlow

Marchiano

Neevel

et al. 2023

Michigan Journal of Medicine

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BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic limited in-person medical experiences for senior medical students. To address the lack of visiting sub-internships, we created a one-day virtual overview of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, incorporating discussion of important trainee topics and an introduction to our residency program.MethodsA one-day virtual event was hosted by a tertiary academic medical center. Sessions were structured as interviews with faculty and residents, with real-time question and answer sessions. A guide with presenter information and resident-curated resources for each sub-specialty was given, as well as a document of frequently asked questions. The event was advertised to senior medical students through online forums. Data were collected via registration and post-event anonymous surveys. ResultsThere were 327 participants representing 138 institutions, 34 states and territories, and 10 countries, with 90% of participants consisting of senior medical students. The event spanned 5 content hours, and participants were signed in for 4.1 hours on average. Participants (n = 102, 31% response rate) found the event helpful for learning about the field (96%), residency program (97%), and specialty-specific resources (86%). Hearing from residents (43%) and faculty (41%) were cited as the most helpful parts of the program. Getting to know residency programs remotely (28%), participating in virtual interviews (26%), and not having away rotations (20%) were most often noted as the biggest student concerns for the 2020–2021 application cycle. Finally, participants identified getting to know an institution’s culture (76%) as the most difficult aspect of a program to evaluate remotely.ConclusionsWe demonstrate that a virtual event can be valuable in the transition to residency by supplementing or partially substituting visiting sub-internships.

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Online Otolaryngology: A Comprehensive Model for Medical Student Engagement in the Virtual Era and Beyond

Cited by 5 publications

References 3 publications

Association of Virtual Away Rotations With Residency Applicant Outcomes in Otolaryngology

Association of Virtual Away Rotations With Residency Applicant Outcomes in Otolaryngology

Social Media Utilization in Otolaryngology: A Scoping Review

Evaluation of a Virtual Sub-internship Experience for Senior Medical Students Applying to Otolaryngology During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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