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Milan Sivakumar1, Nathan Degen2, Thomas C Varkey3
1UT Southwestern Medical School, Department of Medical Education, Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States of America.
Summary
Neurology stroke fellowship websites often lack critical application and program details. This makes it difficult for prospective fellows to find essential information for making informed decisions about their training.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Neurology Fellowship Programs
- Graduate Medical Education
Background:
- Neurology stroke fellowship applicants utilize online resources for decision-making.
- Comprehensive program information is vital for application and attendance choices.
- Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) accredited programs were assessed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the availability of essential application and program information on neurology stroke fellowship websites.
- To identify gaps in online data crucial for prospective fellows.
Main Methods:
- A list of 112 ACGME-accredited neurology stroke fellowship program websites was compiled using Electronic Residency Application Services (ERAS).
- Websites were assessed for 7 application components (e.g., deadlines, contact info) and 17 program components (e.g., compensation, faculty).
Main Results:
- Only 5.1% of websites provided all 7 application information components.
- No websites (0%) offered all 17 program information components.
- Significant data gaps exist on program websites, hindering applicant information gathering.
Conclusions:
- The scarcity of comprehensive online information presents a significant obstacle for fellowship applicants.
- Enhancing website content accessibility and completeness can improve applicant decision-making.
- Better online information may enhance recruitment of qualified neurology stroke fellows.
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