J Clay Pruett1, Kristin Deneen2, Harrison Turner2, Thomas Kozar2, Nikhi P Singh2, Timothy W King3, Michele H Nichols4. 1. School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA. Electronic address: Jcp003@uab.edu. 2. School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA. 3. School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA; Children's of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, USA; Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA; Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA; Plastic Surgery Section, Birmingham VA Medical Center, Birmingham, AL, USA. 4. Children's of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, USA; Department of Pediatrics, Division of Emergency Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe pediatric residency program's virtual presence and opportunities for the 2021 application cycle. METHODS: 202 pediatric residency programs from the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) were reviewed for departmental and residency Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook accounts. These accounts, residency websites, and the Visiting Student Application Service (VSAS) were reviewed for open house opportunities and virtual sub-internships. All data was collected from October 12- 15, 2020. RESULTS: 261 social media accounts were identified. 123 (61%) programs had at least one account, with 32 (16%) programs having presence on all 3 platforms. 68 (34%) programs established new accounts after March 1, 2020. Instagram appeared most utilized with 106 (52%) programs having accounts. A total of 115 virtual open house opportunities were offered with most offers on Instagram by 61 (30%) programs. Only 2 virtual sub-internships were listed on program websites, 2 on Twitter, 1 on Instagram, and 1 on Facebook. CONCLUSIONS: COVID-19 increased the number of social media accounts used by residency programs. Approximately one-third of all accounts were created after March 1, 2020. However, only 16% of residency programs have a presence on all three platforms, allowing for more online growth.
OBJECTIVE: To describe pediatric residency program's virtual presence and opportunities for the 2021 application cycle. METHODS: 202 pediatric residency programs from the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) were reviewed for departmental and residency Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook accounts. These accounts, residency websites, and the Visiting Student Application Service (VSAS) were reviewed for open house opportunities and virtual sub-internships. All data was collected from October 12- 15, 2020. RESULTS: 261 social media accounts were identified. 123 (61%) programs had at least one account, with 32 (16%) programs having presence on all 3 platforms. 68 (34%) programs established new accounts after March 1, 2020. Instagram appeared most utilized with 106 (52%) programs having accounts. A total of 115 virtual open house opportunities were offered with most offers on Instagram by 61 (30%) programs. Only 2 virtual sub-internships were listed on program websites, 2 on Twitter, 1 on Instagram, and 1 on Facebook. CONCLUSIONS:COVID-19 increased the number of social media accounts used by residency programs. Approximately one-third of all accounts were created after March 1, 2020. However, only 16% of residency programs have a presence on all three platforms, allowing for more online growth.
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