Analysis of Twitter Engagement in a Progressively More Competitive Urology Match: A Mixed Methods Study

Macdonald, Eric J.; Gaines, Jacob M.; Taubenfeld, Ella; Labagnara, Kevin; Huang, Aaron; Winer, Andrew; Teper, Ervin; Abraham, Nitya; Watts, Kara

doi:10.1016/j.urology.2022.04.029

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“…Urology is a competitive surgical specialty with applicant numbers consistently exceeding those of available positions. [1][2][3] Despite the incremental increase in the number of residency positions offered across the US training programs, during the past 10 years, there has not been an associated increase in the total number of applicants as one might expect. 1,4 Interestingly, this has been observed not just in urology but in other surgical fields as well.…”

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A ‘career exploration’ didactic and simulation-based session increases student knowledge in and exposure to urology

Mohaghegh,

Kleinguetl,

Sheetz

et al. 2023

CUAJ

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Introduction: Though urology attracts well-qualified applicants, students are not typically provided exposure to this smaller specialty until later in their medical education. While simulation-based training continues to supplement medical education, there is a lack of programming to teach specialty-specific procedural skills to medical students and those outside the specialty. We report a half-day simulation and didactic-based approach to increase exposure to urology to interested second-year medical students. Methods: A half-day didactic- and simulation-based session was offered to second-year medical students (N=57). After a didactic-based overview of the specialty performed by urology providers and a surgical educator, the students participated in small-group simulations, including hands-on simulations. The students completed a post-curriculum survey measuring knowledge gains and soliciting feedback on the session. Results: Students were 57.1% Caucasian, 66.7% female, with a mean age of 24.2 years; 80% of students stated they were potentially interested in pursuing a surgical specialty such as urology prior to the start of the session. Students reported pre- to post-curriculum gains in knowledge (mean=37%) about a career in urology and basic urologic procedures (p<0.001). Participants were also likely to recommend the curriculum to their peers (p<0.001). Conclusions: Given that exposure to urology in medical school is usually limited and offered later in training, a half-day didactic- and simulation-based experience for second-year students provides an early introduction and experience within the specialty and its common bedside procedures.

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A ‘career exploration’ didactic and simulation-based session increases student knowledge in and exposure to urology

Mohaghegh,

Kleinguetl,

Sheetz

et al. 2023

CUAJ

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Interested in urology? The journey from a medical student to urology resident

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2024

UroPrecision

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Applying for a urology residency as a medical student can be very intimidating. The goal of this study is to help provide the framework for understanding the process of becoming a urologist in the United States. This begins with learning about the field of urology, including what they do, the breadth of the specialty, the length of training, and career satisfaction/hours. Following this, it is important to explore the field firsthand when deciding on a specialty. This can be done through many avenues including shadowing in the clinic setting or operating room, doing urologic clinical/translational research, and attending conferences. Once someone has decided that they want to apply for a urology residency, there are several steps along the path. This article attempts to lay out these steps in a structured manner so that prospective applicants can be best set up for success in applying and matching to their desired training program.

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“Virtual bonds and actual transactions”: investigating the impact of virtual influencers' credibility on buying behavior through virtual engagement

Agnihotri,

Chaturvedi,

Tripathi

2024

JCOM

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PurposeThis research makes an effort to empirically investigate the role of source credibility theory (SCT) in the prevailing modern influencer marketing context by establishing an association between virtual influencers ((VIs) non-human) and the buying behavior of their followers. It further provides insights into the mediating role of virtual engagement on the affiliation between VIs’ credibility and the buying behavior of followers.Design/methodology/approachThe study used structural equation modeling (CB-SEM) to assess data from a survey conducted online of 538 participants (Instagram followers of virtual influencers).FindingsThe results reveal that source credibility dimensions significantly affect followers’ buying behavior in the context of VIs except the trustworthiness dimension. However, mediation analysis has shown that virtual engagement substantially mediates between source credibility dimensions including trustworthiness.Practical implicationsThe study highlights the value of the credibility of VI and its alignment with the followers’ buying behavior. The study provides valuable inputs for the brand managers as the credibility of the VI can be effectively leveraged in implementing strategies to encourage their followers/consumers on social media platforms to purchase the goods/services they endorse.Originality/valueThe study overcomes the shortcomings of recent studies by empirically investigating the affiliation between VIs’ credibility and followers’ buying behavior through Instagram. The study uniquely extends the potential of SCT in the context of non-human VIs.

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Analysis of Twitter Engagement in a Progressively More Competitive Urology Match: A Mixed Methods Study

Cited by 3 publications

References 9 publications

A ‘career exploration’ didactic and simulation-based session increases student knowledge in and exposure to urology

A ‘career exploration’ didactic and simulation-based session increases student knowledge in and exposure to urology

Interested in urology? The journey from a medical student to urology resident

“Virtual bonds and actual transactions”: investigating the impact of virtual influencers' credibility on buying behavior through virtual engagement

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