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Evaluation of general surgery residency program websites.
Scott M Stoeger1, Hadley Freeman1, Bradon Bitter1
1Department of Surgery, The University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita, Wichita, KS, USA.
American Journal of Surgery
|January 15, 2019
Summary
General surgery residency websites often lack crucial details for applicants. Programs should enhance their online content to attract future residents effectively.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Web Analytics
Background:
- Evaluation of general surgery residency program websites in the US and Puerto Rico.
- Analysis of website content for educational and recruitment purposes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the comprehensiveness and utility of general surgery residency program websites.
- To identify content gaps and areas for improvement in online recruitment materials.
Main Methods:
- Reviewed 254 Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) websites from October 2016 to January 2017.
- Assessed website content for education, resident/faculty information, program environment, and recruitment incentives.
Main Results:
- Over 80% provided general information (conferences, rotations, faculty).
- Specifics on residents, faculty research, and applicant criteria (e.g., board scores) were often missing.
- Midwestern websites were most detailed; Northeastern were least informative.
Conclusions:
- General surgery residency websites are a key resource for prospective residents.
- Programs must improve website content and utility to enhance recruitment.
- Enhanced online presence is crucial for attracting top surgical talent.
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