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Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program Website Content and Accessibility During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Observational
Muhammad El Shatanofy1, Lauryn Brown1, Peter Berger1
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, United States.
Orthopedic surgery residency websites improved content during COVID-19, adding more virtual tours and videos. However, they largely failed to address the virtual transition of interviews and subinternships.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Residency Training
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic created challenges for orthopedic surgery residency recruitment.
- Limited in-person opportunities forced applicants to rely on program websites.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the accessibility and content of orthopedic surgery residency program websites.
- Evaluate website changes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Main Methods:
- 189 accredited orthopedic surgery residency programs were identified via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
- Websites were assessed in July and November 2020 for content in program overview, education, research, and application details.
Main Results:
- Most websites provided program details, curriculum, and rotation schedules.
- Informative videos increased from 12.2% to 48.1%, and virtual tours from 0.5% to 13.2%.
- Information on virtual subinternships or interviews did not significantly change.
Conclusions:
- Orthopedic surgery residency websites offered basic program information but lacked details on virtual recruitment strategies.
- Larger programs were more likely to adopt virtual content like videos and tours.
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