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Journal article
Otolaryngology residency program websites in a socially distanced application cycle
Ear, nose, & throat journal, pp 14556132110640-1455613211064005
05 Jan 2022
PMID: 34983198
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Abstract
Objective
To provide an updated evaluation of otolaryngology residency program websites during a socially distanced application cycle. Criteria were selected to evaluate for level of comprehensiveness, new content accommodating a virtual interview cycle, and stated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Study design
Review of otolaryngology residency program websites.
Setting
Online websites between December 2020 and January 2021.
Methods
Otolaryngology residency program websites were evaluated for selected criteria. Programs were categorized by geographic location, size, and Doximity rankings. Differences between groups were analyzed using Student’s t-test and analysis of variance with a significance level of P < .05.
Results
118 otolaryngology residency program websites contained a mean (SD) of 16.3 (4.7) of 31 criteria (52.6%). Fewer than one third included virtual/video tours of facilities or the surrounding area. Only 33% had a stated commitment to diversity and inclusion. There was no difference in number of criteria included when categorized by geographic location ( P = .22). Larger programs (17.9 vs 14.5, P < .001) and programs ranked in the top 50 by Doximity (17.7 vs 15.2, P = .003) included a significantly greater number of criteria.
Conclusion
While the comprehensiveness of otolaryngology residency program websites has improved, considerable room for improvement remains. Programs should strive to maintain updated websites that highlight training opportunities, program culture, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. Programs also should consider prioritizing the development of new online resources that may be especially useful to applicants during a virtual interview cycle.
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Details
- Title
- Otolaryngology residency program websites in a socially distanced application cycle
- Creators
- Jane Y Tong - University of Maryland, BaltimoreAlyssa R Hartkorn - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineRobert Sataloff - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Ear, nose, & throat journal, pp 14556132110640-1455613211064005
- Publisher
- Sage
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Medicine
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000739851600001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85122378652
- Other Identifier
- 991019312444104721
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Otorhinolaryngology