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Assessing the Accessibility of Content for Geriatric Fellowship Programs.
Camilla Maybee1, Nam Tran Nguyen1, Melissa Chan1
1Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
|November 30, 2020
Summary
Geriatric fellowship program websites often lack essential information and functional links, hindering applicant interest. Improving website content and accessibility is crucial for recruiting future geriatric medicine specialists.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Medical Education
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Website information is vital for attracting applicants to geriatric fellowship programs.
- Accredited geriatric fellowship programs in internal medicine and family medicine were evaluated.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the accessibility and quality of information on geriatric fellowship program websites.
- To analyze how website content impacts applicant interest and program recruitment.
Main Methods:
- Quantified analysis of website accessibility and information availability for accredited programs.
- Evaluation criteria included academic, administrative, and application-related factors.
- 150 accredited Geriatric Fellowship programs (Internal Medicine and Family Medicine) were analyzed.
Main Results:
- 13.33% of programs had non-functional website links, and 5 programs lacked websites entirely.
- Critical information such as contact details, fellow profiles, research opportunities, and curriculum were frequently missing.
- Significant gaps in website content were observed across analyzed geriatric fellowship programs.
Conclusions:
- Geriatric fellowship websites require frequent updates and comprehensive information to attract prospective applicants.
- Enhancing website content and ensuring accessibility are key strategies for improving program recruitment in geriatric medicine.
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