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The Virtual Face of Colon and Rectal Surgery Training in the USA: An In-Depth Evaluation and Analysis of Fellowship Programs Website Content

verfasst von: Syed Ali Farhan, Javeria Hayat, Muhammad Daniyal, Syeda Hoorulain Ahmed, Ahmer Azhar Karimuddin, Faisal Khosa

Erschienen in: World Journal of Surgery | Ausgabe 9/2023

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Abstract

Background

With an ever-evolving digital and virtual world hastened by the COVID-19 pandemic, prospective colon and rectal surgery fellowship applicants must rely on online sources of information, such as websites, rather than in-person visits to fellowship programs. This study analyzes and evaluates the content and accuracy of colon and rectal surgery fellowship program websites.

Methods

The Fellowship and Residency Electronic and Interactive Database website provides a complete collection of colon and rectal surgery fellowship websites based in the USA. The accessibility of the websites was verified via Google search, and relevant content for the applicants was evaluated based on 50-point criteria.

Results

Analysis of 60 fellowship program websites was conducted, out of which only a fifth (20%) were kept up to date. Twenty-seven (45%) websites fulfilled 50% of the 50-point criteria. The most and least included data points were program overview (69%) and residential/housing information (24%). Most websites contained basic information relevant to international applicants but lacked crucial information such as visa sponsorship (12%) and city information (23%).

Conclusion

An informative and easily accessible website is essential for prospective applicants to choose the best program for their career goals and academic needs. This study highlighted multiple areas for potential improvement in the colon and rectal surgery program websites. Individual colon and rectal surgery programs may benefit and attract more candidates to their programs through a fully optimized website design and content.

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Titel: The Virtual Face of Colon and Rectal Surgery Training in the USA: An In-Depth Evaluation and Analysis of Fellowship Programs Website Content
verfasst von: Syed Ali Farhan
Javeria Hayat
Muhammad Daniyal
Syeda Hoorulain Ahmed
Ahmer Azhar Karimuddin
Faisal Khosa
Publikationsdatum: 02.05.2023
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Erschienen in: World Journal of Surgery / Ausgabe 9/2023
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-023-07034-0

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