An Assessment of Radiology Residency Program Websites

Hansberry, David R.; Bornstein, J.; Agarwal, Nitin; McClure, Kristen; Deshmukh, Sandeep; Long, Suzanne S.

doi:10.1016/j.jacr.2017.11.010

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“…Limitations to this study included subjectivity in selecting items to evaluate. Many of the 29 variables were based on prior studies of other fields [6][7][8][9][10][11][12], as well as surveys identifying which information is most valued by applicants [4,14]. The variables were chosen by the authors, which included medical students, a gastroenterology fellow, and a gastroenterology attending/program director.…”

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“…Twenty-nine content variables (Table 1), derived from published website analyses of training programs in other medical disciplines [6][7][8][9][10][11][12] and from surveys identifying which information is most valued by applicants [4,14], with the addition of gastroenterology-specific content, were divided into training (10 variables related to curriculum quality and depth, teaching modes, and details of schedules), program (11 variables including the program size and other general characteristics), and lifestyle (8 variables concerning remuneration, social events, call time, and the type of career path fellows followed after graduating). They were evaluated separately by two authors (JHR and AML) reviewing websites of all 189 gastroenterology fellowships accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) as of August 2018.…”

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Analysis of Accredited Gastroenterology Fellowship Internet-Available Content: Twenty-Nine Steps Toward a Better Program Website

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Goal To assess publicly available content derived from official websites of accredited gastroenterology fellowship programs, specifically evaluating data pertinent to prospective applicants. Background The Internet provides access to key information for applicants applying to gastroenterology fellowship, particularly as competition drives applicants to apply to a large number of programs. Thus, it is important for fellowship program websites to be up to date and contain accurate and pertinent information. Methods Twenty-nine variables, determined as important website content on the basis of prior published website analyses and from surveys of preferences, were extracted from the relevant websites of all accredited gastroenterology fellowships in the USA. Results were binary-i.e., a website either contained or did not contain each item. Results A total of 178 websites were evaluated. The mean number of online content items was 14.1(± 3.2 SD) out of a possible 29 (47.1%). Program coordinator contact information, application information, and the number of current fellows were accessible on > 80% of websites. In contrast, the typical number and types of procedures performed by fellows and number of hospitals covered by fellows on call were found on < 10% of websites. Analysis revealed that 23.2% of lifestyle, 48.3% of training, and 59.6% of program variables were met. Conclusions Gastroenterology fellowship websites lacked important content. Websites had a lower mean percentage of lifestyle content compared to training and program-related items. An organized website containing relevant information may not only attract qualified applicants but also avert unnecessary email inquiries and inappropriate applications. This study may provide guidance to gastroenterology fellowship programs seeking to improve their websites for applicants.

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Analysis of Accredited Gastroenterology Fellowship Internet-Available Content: Twenty-Nine Steps Toward a Better Program Website

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“…The criteria for this study was determined by the authors and based on criteria of similar studies and surveys. [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Web Site Accessibility from ACGME Site and Application Information Each program was assessed for the presence of a URL link that directs the user to the program's Web site, defined as a functional link. Nonfunctional links were defined as directing the user to a nonworking or unrelated webpage.…”

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“…The availability and content of residency Web sites has been established in several other specialties and fellowships, including ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13] To the best of our knowledge, this is the first such report for ophthalmology. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the current availability of information on residency program Web sites that may be of interest to residency applicants and identify potential areas of improvement related to education and recruitment.…”

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Evaluation of Ophthalmology Residency Program Web Sites

Shaath

Whittaker

2019

J Acad Ophthalmol

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Objective This article evaluates the current availability of information on residency program Web sites that may be of interest to residency applicants. Design Cross-sectional analysis of 117 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited ophthalmology residency program Web sites from October 17, 2018 to December 17, 2018. Methods Programs were identified through the ACGME-specialty search, and the URL links provided by the program were evaluated for directing the user to the institution, department, or residency program. If a link was not functional or not provided, programs were identified through a Google search. Web sites were evaluated for having information on how to apply, application requirements and eligibility, and providing a link to the San Francisco (SF) Match. Educational content included: didactic instruction, rotation overview, research requirement information, active and/or past research, institutional conferences, academic conferences, call schedules, and charitable work. Recruitment content included current residents and faculty and their biographies, graduate placement, salary, benefits, surrounding area information, message from the Program Director, Chair, and/or Chief Residents, surgical statistics, affiliated hospital information, selection criteria, and association links. Data was stratified by program size, geographic region, and top 20 hospitals in ophthalmology by the U.S. News & World Report. Results Nonfunctional links were provided by 16.2% of programs, and 3.4% did not provide a link. Application instructions were presented by 83% of programs and 77% provided a link to the SF Match. Greater than 80% provided didactic instruction, rotation overviews, research expectations of residents, and faculty and resident listings. Up to half of programs listed information about application requirements and eligibility, call schedules, surgical statistics, academic conferences, charitable work, salary, and selection criteria. A message to applicants was displayed by 48% of programs, and 16% of programs provided association links. Programs with more than 15 residents provided more educational content than programs with less than 12 (p = 0.042). Differences in recruitment content were observed among programs in the Northeast and West, (p = 0.003) and programs in the South and West (p = 0.037). No other differences were observed. Conclusion The Internet is frequently consulted during the residency application process. Many programs provide basic information, but this can be further optimized to maximize the utility of residency Web sites.

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“…Often, those tasked with managing these websites must balance this responsibility with numerous other clinical and administrative tasks. As a result, many residency program websites fail to offer comprehensive information related to their residency program or fail to have a website at all [2][3][4][5][6].…”

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