scholarly journals Barriers to Utilizing Social Media Platforms in Emergency Medicine Residency Programs

Cureus ◽  
2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jay Khadpe ◽  
Manpreet Singh ◽  
Zachary Repanshek ◽  
Emily Brumfield ◽  
Faheem Guirgis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Social Media Platforms

scholarly journals 34 Barriers to Utilizing Social Media Platforms in Emergency Medicine Residency Programs

2018 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
pp. S16-S17
Author(s):  
J. Khadpe ◽  
M. Singh ◽  
Z. Repanshek ◽  
E. Brumfield ◽  
F. Guirgis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Social Media Platforms

scholarly journals Adaptations of Dermatology Residency Programs to Changes in Medical Education Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: Virtual Opportunities and Social Media

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-100
Author(s):  
Reagan Hattaway ◽  
Nikhi Singh ◽  
Soroush Rais-Bahrami ◽  
Lauren Kole
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Interest Group ◽  
Drastic Change ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Media Usage ◽  
Application Service ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Residency Application ◽  
Group Association

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a drastic change in the 2020-2021 residency application cycle, limiting how programs interact with applicants. Objective: To describe how dermatology residency programs have adapted by developing social media platforms and virtual opportunities. Methods: A list of participating programs was obtained from the Electronic Residency Application Service. Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and websites were reviewed for virtual opportunities. The Visiting Student Application Service (VSAS) and the Dermatology Interest Group Association (DIGA) website were reviewed for virtual opportunities. Results: Of the 133 programs, 74 social media accounts were created. Twenty-two programs have Twitter, 27 have Instagram, and 25 have Facebook accounts. Virtual open houses were advertised on 27 program webpages. Eight virtual sub-internships were on VSAS. Eighty virtual meet and greets and 27 virtual electives were advertised on the DIGA website. Limitations: Considering the ongoing application cycle and the growth of social media usage, the numbers presented may not represent the numbers on the date of publication. Conclusion: Dermatology residency programs have adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic by developing social media platforms and virtual opportunities. There is an underutilization of social media by programs. Programs are working with the DIGA to distribute information about virtual opportunities.

scholarly journals Commentary and Opinions: The Utilization of Social Media by Medical Residency Programs During COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

2022 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Leilynaz Malekafzali ◽  
Chaocheng Liu
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Medical Residency ◽  
Educational Materials ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Social Media Platforms

As a result of COVID-19 pandemic, medical training has been greatly impacted globally. In Canada, out-of-province visiting clinical electives were cancelled. In addition, the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) interviews were transitioned to being virtual since 2020. As residency programs are exploring new ways to overcome the challenges of elective cancellation, there has been a surge of residency program social media accounts on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Social media serves as a platform for residency programs to promote themselves in addition to posting interactive educational materials. Moreover, social media residency accounts provide a platform for medical students to learn about the programs and network virtually with fellow applicants, residents, program directors, and faculty members. Overall, social media is becoming a popular and valuable tool for residency programs to connect with the applicants during COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Among the different social media platforms, Instagram seems to be more appealing to both residency programs and the graduating medical students. We report our observations regarding selected Canadian residency program Instagram accounts. To maximize the success of using social media, it is important for the residency programs to consider the attitudes of applicants towards the residency social media accounts. Future studies are needed to assess the effectiveness of the Canadian residency program social media accounts for the final year students applying for these programs.

The Digital Dilemma: Perspectives From Otolaryngology Residency Applicants on Social Media

2021 ◽  
pp. 000348942110506
Author(s):  
Ankita Patro ◽  
Kelly C. Landeen ◽  
Madelyn N. Stevens ◽  
Nathan D. Cass ◽  
David S. Haynes
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Medical Community ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Home Program ◽  
Media Usage ◽  
Rank List ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
The Impact

Objective: To evaluate the impact of otolaryngology programs’ social media on residency candidates in the 2020 to 2021 application cycle. Methods: An anonymous survey was distributed via Otomatch, Headmirror, and word of mouth to otolaryngology residency applicants in the 2021 Match. Survey items included demographics, social media usage, and impact of programs’ social media on applicant perception and ranking. Descriptive statistics were performed, and responses based on demographic variables were compared using Fisher’s exact and Mann-Whitney U tests. Results: Of 64 included respondents, nearly all (61/64, 95%) used Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter for personal and/or professional purposes. Applicants (59/64, 92%) most commonly researched otolaryngology residency programs on Instagram (55/59, 93%) and Twitter (36/59, 61%), with younger ( P = .023) and female ( P = .043) applicants being more likely to engage with programs on Instagram. Program accounts were most helpful in showcasing program culture (50/59, 85%) and highlighting its location (34/59, 58%). Nearly one third (19/59, 32%) reported that social media impacted their rank list. Age, gender, reapplication, home program status, or time taken off before and/or during medical school did not significantly influence social media’s usefulness in the application cycle. Conclusion: Social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter are frequently used by applicants to assess otolaryngology residency programs. Programs’ social media accounts effectively demonstrate program culture and affect applicants’ rank lists. As social media usage continues to rise in the medical community, these findings can help otolaryngology residency programs craft a beneficial online presence that aids in recruitment, networking, and education.

scholarly journals Perceptions of Unprofessional Social Media Behavior Among Emergency Medicine Physicians

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Soares ◽  
Christina Shenvi ◽  
Nikki Waller ◽  
Reuben Johnson ◽  
Carol S. Hodgson
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Alcohol Intoxication ◽  
Disciplinary Action ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Lower Likelihood ◽  
Case Vignettes ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
State Medical Board ◽  
Professionalism Training

ABSTRACT Background  Use of social media (SM) by physicians has exposed issues of privacy and professionalism. While guidelines have been created for SM use, details regarding specific SM behaviors that could lead to disciplinary action presently do not exist. Objective  To compare State Medical Board (SMB) directors' perceptions of investigation for specific SM behaviors with those of emergency medicine (EM) physicians. Methods  A multicenter anonymous survey was administered to physicians at 3 academic EM residency programs. Surveys consisted of case vignettes, asking, “If the SMB were informed of the content, how likely would they be to initiate an investigation, possibly leading to disciplinary action?” (1, very unlikely, to 4, very likely). Results were compared to published probabilities using exact binomial testing. Results  Of 205 eligible physicians, 119 (58%) completed the survey. Compared to SMB directors, EM physicians indicated similar probabilities of investigation for themes involving identifying patient images, inappropriate communication, and discriminatory speech. Participants indicated lower probabilities of investigation for themes including derogatory speech (32%, 95% confidence interval [CI] 24–41 versus 46%, P < .05); alcohol intoxication (41%, 95% CI 32–51 versus 73%, P < .05); and holding alcohol without intoxication (7%, 95% CI 3–13 versus 40%, P < .05). There were no significant associations with position, hospital site, years since medical school, or prior SM professionalism training. Conclusions  Physicians reported a lower likelihood of investigation for themes that intersect with social identity, compared to SMB directors, particularly for images of alcohol and derogatory speech.

scholarly journals A Characterization of Ophthalmology Residency Program Social Media Presence and Activity

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (02) ◽  
pp. e110-e114
Author(s):  
Hasenin Al-khersan ◽  
Rebecca Tanenbaum ◽  
Thomas A. Lazzarini ◽  
Nimesh A. Patel ◽  
Jayanth Sridhar
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Media Platform ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Residency Application

Abstract Objective To determine the presence and activity of ophthalmology departments associated with residency programs on social media platforms and the use of these social media platforms by residency applicants. Design Cross-sectional online assessment of ophthalmology training program departments' presence and activity on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Participants A total of 120 accredited ophthalmology residency training programs and 498 ophthalmology residency applicants. Methods Each department was evaluated by (1) searching for social media links on the department's Web site, (2) searching for the department on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and (3) searching on Google. A simultaneous survey was conducted to assess social media platform use of 2019 to 2020 ophthalmology residency application cycle candidates. Main Outcomes The presence of ophthalmology departments on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, as well as the total number of followers and posts during January 2020. Results Of 120 programs evaluated, 45 programs (37.5%) had a Facebook page, 29 (24.3%) were on Twitter, and 22 (18.3%) had an Instagram page. Among top 20 Doximity-ranked ophthalmology programs, 80% had at least one social media page on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram compared with 33% among the remainder of programs (chi-square test = 15.2, p < 0.001). Top 20 programs also had more followers compared with others on Facebook (4,363 vs. 696, respectively, p < 0.0001) and Twitter (3,673 vs. 355, respectively, p = 0.007) but not on Instagram (1,156 vs. 1,687, respectively, p = 0.71). Among 498 residency applicants to Bascom Palmer Eye Institute from the 2019 to 2020 cycle, 159 (31.9%) responded to a survey regarding their use of social media during the application process. In total, 54 (34%) responded that they used social media to evaluate residency programs. Conclusion Departments of top 20 ophthalmology residency had both a greater presence and following on social media compared with other departments. While Facebook was the most used platform by ophthalmology departments, applicants most commonly used Instagram. As applicants come to use these social media resources more frequently, ophthalmology residency programs may increasingly benefit from maintaining an active social media page.

scholarly journals Descriptive Analysis of Components of Emergency Medicine Residency Program Websites

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 937-942
Author(s):  
Jordan Pollock ◽  
Jeffery Weyand ◽  
Amy Reyes ◽  
Shiva Senemar ◽  
Aunika Swenson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
The Us ◽  
General Program ◽  
Program Description ◽  
Source Of Information

Introduction: Most emergency medicine (EM) applicants use the internet as a source of information when evaluating residency programs. Previous studies have analyzed the components of residency program websites; however, there is a paucity of information regarding EM program websites. The purpose of our study was to analyze information on EM residency program websites. Methods: In April–May 2020, we evaluated 249 United States EM residency program websites for presence or absence of 38 items relevant to EM applicants. Descriptive statistics were performed, including means and standard deviations. Results: Of the 249 EM websites evaluated, the websites contained a mean of 20 of 38 items (53%). Only 16 programs (6%) contained at least three-quarters of the items of interest, and no programs contained all 38 items. The general categories with the least amount of items were social media use (9%), research (46%), and lifestyle (49%), compared to the other general categories such as application process (58%), resident information (63%), general program information (67%), and facility information (69%). The items provided by programs most often included program description (98%), blocks and rotations (91%), and faculty listing (88%). The items provided least often included housing/neighborhood information (17%) and social media links (19%). Conclusion: Our comprehensive review of EM residency websites in the US revealed the absence of many variables on most programs’ websites. Use of this information to enhance accessibility of desired information stands to benefit both applicants and programs in the increasingly competitive specialty of EM.

scholarly journals #ENT: Otolaryngology Residency Programs Create Social Media Platforms to Connect With Applicants During COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
pp. 014556132098320
Author(s):  
Andrew B. DeAtkine ◽  
Jessica W. Grayson ◽  
Nikhi P. Singh ◽  
Alexander P. Nocera ◽  
Soroush Rais-Bahrami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Application Service ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Social Media Presence ◽  
Residency Application

Objective: To determine which otolaryngology residency programs have social media platforms and to review which programs are utilizing platforms to advertise virtual open houses and virtual subinternships for residency applicants. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: The study was conducted online by reviewing all accredited otolaryngology residency programs in the United States participating in the Electronic Residency Application Service. Methods: Otolaryngology residency programs were reviewed for social media presence on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Social media posts were evaluated for virtual open houses and virtual subinternships. Residency websites and the Visiting Student Application Service were evaluated for the presence of virtual subinternships. All data were collected between September 5, 2020, and September 9, 2020. This study did not require approval from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Institutional Review Board for Human Use. Results: Among 118 otolaryngology residency programs, 74 (62.7%) participate on Instagram, 52 (44.1%) participate on Twitter, and 44 (37.3%) participate on Facebook. Fifty-one Instagram accounts, 20 Twitter accounts, and 4 Facebook accounts have been created during 2020. Forty-two (36%), 30 (25.4%), and 15 (13%) programs are promoting virtual open houses on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, respectively. Two programs on the Visiting Student Application Service offered virtual subinternships. Seven residency program websites offered virtual subinternships. Nine, 6, and 1 program offered virtual subinternships on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, respectively. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that social media presence on Instagram and Twitter among otolaryngology residency programs has substantially grown in 2020 at a higher rate compared to previous years. These data suggest that otolaryngology residency programs are finding new ways to reach out to applicants amid an unprecedented type of application cycle due to the challenges presented by COVID-19. Many programs are advertising virtual open houses via social media platforms to connect with applicants, and a few programs are offering virtual subinternships to replace traditional subinternships.

scholarly journals Social media impact in the Match: A survey of current trends in the United States

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-113
Author(s):  
Thomas N. Steele ◽  
Laura Galarza-Paez ◽  
Gabriela Aguilo-Seara ◽  
Lisa R. David
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
The United States ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Manual Search ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Residency Application

Background Applicants to integrated plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) residency in the United States spend exorbitant amounts of time and money throughout the interview process. Outside of first-hand experience through a visiting rotation, applicants utilize various resources in learning about a program. Today’s applicants are “Millennials,” the demographic cohort raised during the information age and proficient with digital technology. The authors evaluated whether programs have a presence on social media, and whether applicants are following these accounts.Methods An online survey was sent to applicants to a single integrated plastic surgery program evaluating basic demographics, social media utilization, and sources of information accessed throughout the residency application process. A manual search of popular social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter) was performed in October 2019. Accounts affiliated with integrated PRS programs were identified and analyzed.Results Eighty-four of 222 applicants (37.8%) completed the survey. Ninety-six percent of applicants were within the Millennial demographic. Ninety-six percent of applicants had some form of social media presence, with Facebook (90%) and Instagram (87%) being the most popular platforms. Seventy-three percent of applicants reported following a PRS residency social media account. As of October 2019, 59 integrated residency programs (73%) have active Instagram accounts.Conclusions Applicants still rely on the program website when researching potential residencies, but social media is being rapidly adopted by programs. Program social media accounts should be used as a dynamic form of communication to better inform applicants of program strengths and weaknesses.

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