Program Websites Research Articles

Web-Based Delivery of a Family-Based Dating Abuse Prevention Program for Adolescents Exposed to Interparental Violence: Feasibility and Acceptability Study.

Numerous studies have demonstrated that exposure to caregiver intimate partner violence (IPV) can have cascading negative impacts on children that elevate the risk of involvement in dating abuse. This cascade may be prevented by programs that support the development of healthy relationships in children exposed to IPV. This paper describes the results of a study of the web-based adaptation of an evidence-based dating abuse prevention program for IPV-exposed youth and their maternal caregivers. Core information and activities from an evidence-based program, Moms and Teens for Safe Dates, were adapted to create the web-based program (e-MTSD), which comprises 1 module for mothers only and 5 modules for mother-adolescent dyads to complete together. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the e-MTSD program and the associated research processes. We also examined the practicability of randomizing mothers to receive SMS text message reminders and an action planning worksheet, which were intended to support engagement in the program. Mothers were recruited through community organizations and social media advertising and were eligible to participate if they had at least one adolescent aged 12 to 16 years of any gender identity who was willing to participate in the program with them, had experienced IPV after their adolescent was born, and were not currently living with an abusive partner. All mothers were asked to complete the program with their adolescent over a 6- to 8-week period. Participants were randomized to receive SMS text message reminders, action planning, or both using a 2×2 factorial design. Research feasibility was assessed by tracking recruitment, randomization, enrollment, and attrition rates. Program feasibility was assessed by tracking program uptake, completion, duration, and technical problems, and acceptability was assessed using web-based surveys. Over a 6-month recruitment period, 101 eligible mother-adolescent dyads were enrolled in the study and were eligible for follow-up. The median age of the adolescent participants was 14 years; 57.4% (58/101) identified as female, 32.7% (33/101) identified as male, and 9.9% (10/101) identified as gender diverse. All but one mother accessed the program website at least once; 87.1% (88/101) completed at least one mother-adolescent program module, and 74.3% (75/101) completed all 6 program modules. Both mothers and adolescents found the program to be highly acceptable; across all program modules, over 90% of mothers and over 80% of adolescents reported that the modules kept their attention, were enjoyable, were easy to do, and provided useful information. Findings suggest the feasibility of web-based delivery and evaluation of the e-MTSD program. Furthermore, average ratings of program acceptability were high. Future research is needed to assess program efficacy and identify the predictors and outcomes of program engagement.

LGBTQI content on obstetrics and gynecology residency websites

BackgroundIn the United States (US), many obstetrics & gynecology (OB-GYN) trainees feel unprepared to care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) individuals, but interest in this topic is rising. Residency program websites are one way that directors can advertise whether this training is offered within their program. We aimed to describe the extent to which LGBTQI content is currently featured on OB-GYN residency websites across the country.MethodsWe identified all OB-GYN residency programs in the United States using a publicly available database. We systematically searched for select LGBTQI keywords on program websites. We collected data on mentions of LGBTQI didactics and rotations. We also searched whether LGTBQI keywords were included in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statements. We used multivariable logistic regression to compare the characteristics of programs that do and do not include this content. We used STATA SE Version 16.0 for all analyses and set the level of significance at 5%.ResultsWe included 287/295 US OB-GYN residency programs in our analysis (97.3%) and excluded 8 that did not have websites. We identified any LGBTQI content on 50 program websites (17.4%), and specific mention of didactics or rotations on 8 websites (2.8%). On multivariable analysis, programs in the West were more likely to include any LGBTQI content compared to programs in the South (OR 2.81, 95%CI 1.04–7.63), as were programs with 1 or 2 fellowships (OR 3.41, 95%CI 1.43–8.14) or 3 or more fellowships (OR 4.85, 95%CI 2.03–11.57) compared to those without fellowships. Programs in departments led by female chairs were also more likely to include LBTQI content (OR 3.18, 95%CI 1.55–6.51).ConclusionsAcademic programs, West Coast programs, and those with departments led by female chairs are more likely to mention LGBTQI keywords on their websites. Given the increasing interest in LGBTQI education for OB-GYN trainees, program directors should consider providing training opportunities and including this content on their websites.

Assessing the Quality of Recruitment Information on Skull Base Surgical Fellowship Program Websites.

Introduction The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), North American Skull Base Society (NASBS), American Rhinologic Society (ARS), and American Neurotology Society (ANS) fellowship directories are important information repositories for skull base surgical fellowship programs. However, there is limited research on the amount and depth of information available through these resources. The objective of the present study is to assess Web site accessibility and information availability for individual fellowship programs listed within the AANS, NASBS, ARS, and ANS fellowship directories. Methods Lists of all accredited skull base surgical programs were obtained from the AANS and NASBS fellowship directories. Duplications in listed programs were removed, and systematic queries via an online search engine were conducted to identify fellowship Web sites. From each available Web site, information pertaining to 24 different variables was collected and organized into two categories-recruitment and education. Differences in the availability of information on recruitment and education were then compared across Web sites and contextualized relative to other surgical specialties. Results After excluding duplicates, 113 fellowship programs were identified, of which 99 (87.6%) had accessible Web sites. Of the 48 listed by the NASBS, direct Web site links were available for 33 (68.8%), email contacts were accessible for 32 (66.7%), and phone numbers were listed for 6 (12.5%). Of the 39 programs listed by the AANS, none included Web site links, 38 (97.4%) provided an email contact, and 39 (100%) listed a departmental contact telephone number. All 28 (100%) programs listed by the ANS provided a phone and email contact in addition to a Web site link to each institutional Web site. Of the 33 programs listed by the ARS, 29 (88%) had a departmental contact telephone number, 31 (94%) had an email contact available, and 4 (12%) had a program Web site link directly available from the database Web site. Of the 99 total programs, fellowship Web sites displayed an average of 5.46 (42.0%) of the 13 recruitment features and 4.80 (42.6%) of the 11 education features. Programs in the geographic Northeast were significantly less likely to present information pertaining to recruitment ( p = 0.023). Furthermore, programs in geographic Northeast and West were significantly less likely to present information focused on surgical training and/or education ( p = 0.006). Conclusion Although many skull base fellowship programs have maintained comprehensive program Web sites, certain critical aspects remain deficient, and some programs provide little to no information. Providing more detailed information about programs can prove mutually beneficial for fellowship program directors and candidates.

A Cross-Sectional Study of Graduate Medical Education in Radiological Fellowships using Accessible Content.

Graduate medical education in radiology serves an imperative role in training the next generation of specialists. Given the regularity of virtual interviews, the website of a fellowship programs remains a critical first-line source of information of applicants. The aim of this study is to systematically evaluate 7 radiology fellowship programs utilizing a systematic process. A cross-sectional descriptive 286 graduate medical education fellowship programs in radiology were screened from the Fellowship and Residency Electronic Interactive Database (FREIDA). Extracted data was evaluated for comprehensiveness using 20 content criteria, and a readability score is calculated. The mean comprehensiveness among all fellowship program websites was 55.8% (n=286), and the average FRE among the program overview sections was 11.9 (n=214). ANOVA revealed no statistical significance in program website comprehensiveness between radiology fellowships (P=0.33). The quality of a program's website data continues to serve an important role in an applicant's decision-making. Fellowship programs have improved in their content availability overtime, but content reevaluation needs to be continued for tangible improvement.

Effect of online public domain representation in neurosurgical resident recruitment and decision-making

OBJECTIVE Over the past 20 years, female representation in neurosurgical residency programs has steadily increased. Still, the number of Black women and Black neurosurgical residents overall has remained stagnant. The authors aimed to understand the factors that led to this stagnation and how online public domain representation informs current and upcoming resident recruitment and decision-making. METHODS The authors performed a retrospective study using the following public domain sources: Doximity, neurosurgical residency program websites, and LinkedIn. The authors collected data from all neurosurgery residents who matriculated into a US neurosurgical residency program from 2015 to 2022. Variables, including name, race, gender, year of matriculation, medical school, and undergraduate institution, were recorded. RESULTS The authors analyzed resident data from 110/113 (97.3%) US neurological surgery residency programs. Of these programs, 106 (96.4%) matriculated and retained ≥ 1 female resident over the study period. There were 408 (22.6%) female neurosurgical residents, with 37 (33.6%) programs accounting for 57.8% of all female neurosurgical residents. For those states with a female resident, the lowest percentage of female residents by state was in Iowa (6.25%) and the highest was in New Hampshire (50%). Of all programs, 60 (54.5%) matriculated and retained ≥ 1 Black resident over the study period. There were 88 (4.9%) Black neurosurgical residents, with 19 (17.3%) programs accounting for 55.7% of all Black neurosurgical residents. For those states with a Black resident, the lowest percentage of Black residents by state was in Maryland (2.0%) and the highest was in Arkansas (23.1%). CONCLUSIONS Recruiting and retaining female and Black residents has increasingly become a focus of neurosurgical programs across the country. The authors’ data show that female and Black residents overwhelmingly choose to apply to and matriculate into programs that demonstrate a commitment to diversity via their online presence. Programs wishing to recruit more diverse residents should make efforts to relay their dedication to diversity, inclusion, and performance through their online presence.

Trauma-informed care? Identifying training deficits in accredited doctoral programs.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the number of accredited doctoral programs in clinical psychology that require a course in trauma-informed theory and intervention in their curriculum. Clinical psychology programs accredited by the American Psychological Association were surveyed to determine their requirement for a course related to trauma-informed care. Program information was initially reviewed online and in the absence of clear indication within their program websites, survey questions were sent to the program Chair and/or Directors of Clinical Training. Data were obtained from 193 of the 254 APA-accredited programs included in this survey process. Only nine (5%) require a course related to trauma-informed care. Of these, five were PhD programs and four were PsyD programs. This equates to 202 (8%) of graduating doctoral students having been required to take a course related to trauma-informed care. Trauma exposure is common and a major factor to be considered in the development of psychological disorders and overall physical and emotional wellbeing. As a result, clinical psychologists should enter the field with a foundation in understanding the impact and treatment of trauma exposure. However, only a minority of graduating doctoral students have been required to take a course related to this topic in their graduate curriculum. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

Dose Constraints and Planning Considerations for Thoracic Radiation Therapy: Delphi Consensus from a National Survey of Experts

Many physicians refer to trial protocols or published guidelines (NCCN, QUANTEC, HyTEC) for dose-volume histogram (DVH) metrics. However, there may be variation in implementing these metrics during plan optimization. Some studies have suggested better outcomes for patients treated at high-volume, high-expertise centers. These differences may in part be due to greater standardization or center-specific treatment planning processes. We surveyed radiation oncologists with stated thoracic-specific expertise using the Delphi method to formulate consensus DVH metrics that would be considered ideal for high-quality radiation treatment plans. Thoracic radiation oncology experts were identified using departmental websites of ACGME-accredited radiation oncology programs. After confirming their expertise, panelists were invited to submit their institutional templates and complete three rounds of questions related to normal organ dose constraints, target coverage metrics, prescribing practices, and other planning considerations. Queried radiation schemes included conventional fractionation, twice-daily fractionation, and stereotactic body radiation therapy (3 and 5 fractions). Preliminary consensus statements were generated using median values for DVH metrics and were iteratively refined in subsequent surveys. Consensus was pre-defined as ≥75% agreement among panelists. A total of 194 experts were invited, and 100 agreed to participate. The panel was 28% female and included experts from 29 states with a median of 11 years of clinical experience (IQR 6-19). 89% specialized in 1-2 disease sites. Response rates for the Demographics, round 1, 2, and 3 surveys were 83%, 78%, 57%, and 55%, respectively. 93% of panelists believed that DVH metrics should provide thresholds for both optimal and acceptable criteria for treatment planning. 49 of the 96 proposed normal tissue dose constraint statements were iterated to consensus (Table 1), and 5 of 7 proposed target coverage metric statements achieved consensus. This study highlights the heterogeneity in metrics used by thoracic radiation oncologists and provides levels of consensus on ideal and acceptable dose constraints as guidance for treatment planning. Future directions include using these statements to develop prescription templates and acceptance criteria for treatment planning systems for widespread use as well as extending this Delphi approach to additional disease sites.

Academic U.S. Radiation Oncology Department Chairs: Who are They?

Historically, there has been a gender imbalance in the composition of the academic radiation oncology (RO) workforce. Given the increasing diversity of patients treated by academic radiation oncologists across the US, sufficient representation of women in academic RO, especially in leadership, is of paramount importance. In this study, we sought to better understand the characteristics of individuals currently serving as academic RO chairpersons whose departments are affiliated with ACGME-accredited RO residency training programs. We created a comprehensive database of academic RO chairpersons in the US by utilizing information from publicly available sources, including residency training program websites, hospital/institutional websites, Doximity, LinkedIn, the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) website, the American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO) website, and the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System National Provider Identifier Registry. We used the Mann-Whitney U test and two-proportion z tests to evaluate for statistical significance among medians and proportions, respectively. We identified 85/90 chairpersons (94.4%) whose departments are affiliated with an ACGME-accredited RO residency program. 4/85 (4.7%) chairpersons hold interim positions and were excluded from further analyses. Of the remaining 81 chairpersons in permanent positions, 10 (12.3%) are females and 71 (87.7%) are males (p < 0.01). 77 (95.1%) chairpersons are full professors and 19 (23.5%) hold dual MD-PhD degrees. 33 (40.7%) chairpersons hold an official leadership role, such as "director" or "chair," in the cancer institution affiliated with their institution; while such titles are more common among male than female chairpersons, the difference is not statistically significant (43.7% vs 20%, p = 0.15). 74/81 chairpersons secured their current positions a median of 16 years (range 6-33 years) after completing RO residency, with no statistically significant difference between male and female chairpersons (median 16 vs 18 years, respectively; p = 0.38). 36 (44.4%) chairpersons were promoted to chair from another position at their respective institutions (men 70.0% vs females 40.8%, p = 0.08). The majority of chairpersons are ASTRO Fellows (61.7%); notably fewer are ASTRO (3.7%) or ACRO (2.5%) Gold Medalists. There are no statistical differences among male and female chairpersons in the proportion who have received an ASTRO Fellow designation (60.6% vs 70.0%, p = 0.57) or ASTRO (4.2% vs 0.0%, p = 0.51) or ACRO (2.8% vs 0.0%, p = 0.59) Gold Medal. In our benchmark study of the characteristics of current academic US RO chairpersons, we found that significantly more men than women currently serve as RO chairpersons. Future interventions that promote the recruitment, retention, and promotion of talented female academic RO physicians through the academic pipeline are warranted.

Discussion: Do Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Program Websites and Instagram Accounts Address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?

Discussion: Do Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Program Websites and Instagram Accounts Address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?

Prevention of Child Maltreatment: Integrative Review of Findings From an Evidence-Based Parenting Program.

This integrative review of the ACT Raising Safe Kids (ACT)-child maltreatment prevention program for parents-focuses on the program's theoretical framework, examines the ACT studies about the effects on caregivers, and discusses the ACT's implications for the practice and public policy. A systematic search of the PubMed, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and Lilacs databases was performed, along with a search on the ACT Program website and contacting program researchers. Twenty-five studies evaluating the ACT Program were reviewed. The evaluation studies were conducted in the United States, Brazil, Portugal, and Peru. The program improved parenting practices in general and targeted populations such as incarcerated parents, mothers with a history of childhood violence, and mothers of preterm children. Additionally, the program was effective in decreasing child behavioral problems. Overall, the ACT Program effectively decreased hostile, aggressive, and coercive parenting and child behavior problems, which are key predictors of family violence.

Examination of residency program websites for the use of gendered language and imagery

BackgroundSignificant disparity in gender distribution exists among medical specialties. Residency program websites are a main source of preliminary program information for candidates, and website content may influence a prospective applicant’s sense of belongingness within a particular program. Given the importance of the residency program website as a recruiting tool, this study sought to examine and compare the presence of gendered language and imagery on residency program websites across various specialties.MethodsA list of words considered masculine or feminine was used to evaluate residency program websites of the two most male-dominated specialties (orthopedic and thoracic surgery), female-dominated specialties (pediatrics and obstetrics and gynecology), and gender-balanced specialties (dermatology and family medicine) in the United States in 2022. Forty-five residency programs were randomly selected from each specialty across different regions of the US, with the exception of thoracic surgery of which there are only 33 programs. Masculine and feminine words were evaluated using a parsing and scraping program. Representation of female and male-presenting team members in photos on program websites was also evaluated.ResultsMasculine wording occurred more frequently in male-dominated specialties compared to gender-balanced (p = 0.0030), but not female-dominated specialties (p = 0.2199). Feminine language was used more frequently in female-dominated compared to male dominated fields (p = 0.0022), but not gender balanced (p = 0.0909). The ratio of masculine-to-feminine words used was significantly higher in male-dominated specialties compared to both gender-balanced (p < 0.0001) and female-dominated specialties. (p < 0.0001). There was an average of 1, 7, and 10 female-presenting residency team members pictured on each male-dominated, gender balanced, and female-dominated specialty RPW respectively, with significantly more female-presenting team members pictured in the photographs on female-dominated specialty websites when compared to male-dominated and gender-balanced specialty websites (p < 0.0001, p = 0.014).ConclusionsThe use of gendered language and female representation in photographs varies significantly across specialties and is directly correlated with gender representation within the specialty. Given that students’ perceptions of specialty programs may be affected by the use of language and photos on residency program websites, programs should carefully consider the language and pictures depicted on their program websites.

Analyzing the Visibility of Gender-Affirming Surgery Education on US Plastic Surgery Residency Program Web Sites.

As the demand for gender affirmation grows, teaching gender-affirming surgery (GAS) in plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) programs has become increasingly important. Residency applicants interested in GAS often use program web sites to explore potential training opportunities. Our study aimed to quantify the GAS training opportunities promoted on residency program web sites and determine the characteristics of programs likely to promote GAS training. An assessment of 88 integrated PRS residency programs' web sites was conducted between 2021 and 2022. Plastic and reconstructive surgery residency and institutional webpages were queried for geographical location, training opportunities in GAS through residency or fellowship, and the number of faculty performing GAS. Descriptive statistics and multivariable regressions were used to describe and identify factors associated with increased GAS residency training opportunities. Twenty-six percent of PRS residencies mentioned training opportunities for GAS on their web sites. Gender-affirming surgery fellowships were offered at 7% of institutions, and an additional 7% were available via adjunct academic programs. Programs with faculty practicing GAS were 54% more likely to mention GAS on their residency page (odds ratio, 1.54; 95% confidence interval, 1.14-2.21; P = 0.009). Few PRS residency programs mention GAS on their web sites. As GAS becomes a more robust component of plastic surgery, appropriate information about the extent of GAS training should be available for applicants. Determining how local, state, and federal policies impact programs' abilities to highlight GAS should be investigated in future studies.

Identifying Relevant Content to Inform a Comprehensive Indigenous Health Curriculum: A Scoping Review.

To identify the entry-level curricular content related to Indigenous health recommended for entry-level physiotherapy (PT) programs in Canada and other similar countries. Design: Scoping review. Procedures: Four electronic databases were searched using the terms physiotherapy, Indigenous health, entry-level curriculum, and their derivatives. Grey literature sources were hand searched and included Canadian PT professional documents, PT Program websites, Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) sources, and a Google search. Data related to curriculum characteristics, methods of delivery, and barriers and facilitators to implementation were extracted from relevant references. Stakeholders reviewed study findings. Forty-five documents were included. Documents focused on Indigenous peoples in Canada, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in Australia, and Māori in New Zealand. Canadian PT programs appeared to rely on passive teaching methods while programs in Australia and New Zealand emphasized the importance of partnering and engaging with Indigenous people. Barriers to incorporating indigenous health curriculum included an overcrowded curriculum and difficulty establishing relevance of Indigenous content (i.e., meaning). Similarities and differences were found between curricula content and approaches to teaching IH in Canada and the other countries reviewed. Strategies to promote greater engagement of Indigenous people in the development and teaching of IH is recommended.

Transparency around abortion training on obstetrics and gynecology residency program websites

ObjectivesThe availability of family planning and abortion training in residency is a concern for applicants, particularly following the overturning of Roe v Wade. We aimed to characterize public information on abortion training in obstetrics and gynecology residency programs in states with and without abortion bans. Study designWe abstracted residency program data using a publicly available database of obstetrics and gynecology residency programs. We performed a systematic internet search of each program’s website to identify information on abortion training. We defined states with abortion bans as those with total or near-total bans as of November 2022. Using Stata SE 16, we used Student t tests and Fisher exact tests to characterize differences between programs with public abortion training information and those without. ResultsOf 293 obstetrics and gynecology residency programs, 197 (67.2%) included online information regarding abortion training. Of 64 programs in states with abortion bans, 34 (53%) had public information regarding abortion training, compared to 163 (71%) of the 229 programs in states with legal abortion. Programs with publicly available abortion training information were more likely to be academic (49.8% vs 26%, p < 0.001) and have a higher percentage of female residents (86.6% vs 82.9%, p = 0.003). Programs in states with legal abortion were more likely to use words like “abortion” (36.2% vs 17.7%, p = 0.05). ConclusionsOnly two-thirds of obstetrics and gynecology residency programs publicize abortion training information. Almost half of all programs in states with abortion bans do not share this information, revealing a need for improved transparency to better inform residency applicant decision-making. ImplicationsDuring the 2022–2023 academic cycle, one-third of obstetrics and gynecology residency programs did not include information about family planning or abortion training online. In states with abortion bans, this number increased to almost one-half. These findings serve as a call to action for programs to clarify their commitment to abortion training.

Creating culturally relevant curricula and pedagogy: Rethinking fashion business and management education in UK business schools

The dominant western contemporary fashion business and management-related curriculum at business schools in the United Kingdom continues to uphold an Anglo-Eurocentric narrative, which limits knowledge and practice for local and international students in fostering unbiased and democratic global approaches. This study aims to tackle these pedagogical gaps by using a constructivist approach as a theoretical frame to design and deliver a culturally relevant curriculum and pedagogy (CRCP). The research followed an in-depth three-stage qualitative investigation involving thematic analysis of programme websites and descriptors, key informant interviews with educators, and student-led focus group feedback. Among the major contributions of this study is the creation of a learning framework as a pedagogic device to aid institutions and educators. This exploratory study is the first to examine how to create and deliver a CRCP in the domain of fashion business and management studies and provides important implications.

Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for Social Anxiety Disorder: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial in Hong Kong.

Social anxiety disorder (SAD), also known as social phobia, is one of the most common mental disorders worldwide. In Hong Kong, the prevalence of SAD is high, but its treatment rate is low. SAD has immense impact on academic or work performance, social life, career development, and quality of life. One of the most effective treatments for SAD is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), with internet-based CBT (iCBT) and virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) showing promise in treating SAD. However, internet interventions are underdeveloped in Chinese communities including Hong Kong. This study aims to develop an iCBT program that includes VRET, called "Ease Anxiety in Social Event Online" (Ease Online), for Hong Kong adults with SAD in a randomized controlled trial. The 14-week Ease Online program is a guided self-help iCBT program with a blended mode of service delivery. The program comprises 9 web-based modules and 5 individual counseling sessions (including 2 VRET sessions) conducted remotely or face-to-face with a therapist to provide therapist support, as guided iCBT shows superior effects than unguided iCBT. Other program components include therapist feedback on assignments, internal messages, forums, client portfolios, web-based questionnaires, reminders, and web-based bookings. The program can be accessed either through a mobile app or program website through a PC with an internet connection. The participants are openly recruited and screened using a questionnaire and through an intake interview. Eligible participants are randomized by placing them into a web-based iCBT group, app-based iCBT group, or a waitlist control (WLC) group. Participants in the WLC group are assigned to the app-based program upon completion of the service of the 2 experimental groups. Measurements of social anxiety, depression and anxiety symptoms, psychological distress, automatic thoughts, and quality of life are administered at pretest, posttest, and 3- and 6-month follow-ups. Multivariate ANOVA with repeated measures will be performed to determine the intervention effectiveness on the continuous variables over time. Participant recruitment commenced in January 2021. As of February 2023, a total of 1811 individuals applied for the Ease Online program. In total, 401 intake interviews have been completed, and 329 eligible participants have joined the program, among whom 166 have completed the service. Data collection is still ongoing, which is expected to be completed in March 2024. This study is the first of its kind in combining iCBT and VRET for the treatment of SAD in Hong Kong. At a theoretical level, this study contributes to the development and evaluation of internet-based psychological interventions in Hong Kong. At a practical level, the Ease Online program may serve as an alternative service option for SAD clients in Hong Kong if proven effective. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04995913; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04995913. DERR1-10.2196/48437.

Cross-Sectional Analysis of Neurosurgical Residency Websites During the Virtual Interview Cycle

The loss of in-person interviews during the COVID-19 pandemic warrants an investigation into what information is provided to applicants through neurosurgery residency program websites (NRPWs). This study examines NRPWs across the United States and Canada to determine what details are provided to applicants through their respective websites. Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education accredited neurologic surgery residency programs were identified through the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) website. NRPWs were searched for 48 criteria, including program overview, application requirements, and curriculum information. Small programs were defined as 1-2 residents per class, while large programs were classified as those with 3-4 residents per year. Content differences were analyzed between the top 20 and remaining programs per the Doximity Residency Navigator Rankings. The most prevalent information among 122 NRPWs was the neurosurgery residency overview (95%), names of faculty members (95%), and names of current residents (94%). Top-20 NRPWs were more likely to include post PGY-7 fellowships (90% vs. 61% P= 0.0108), operating room virtual reality experience (35% vs. 12% P= 0.0160), and faculty research (90% vs. 62% P= 0.0182) than the remainder of the programs. This study investigates NRPW content after the COVID-19 pandemic. We report broad variability in content provided by various neurosurgical training programs. Higher-ranked neurosurgery programs are more likely to include fellowship information, operating room virtual reality experience, and faculty research than lower-ranked programs.

Evaluating Diversity Promotion on Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Program Websites and Instagram Accounts.

Medical students applying to residency, including those from underrepresented groups, strongly value cultural fit and program diversity. Program websites and social media are thus an influential information source for prospective applicants and recruitment tool for residencies. We evaluated whether and how integrated plastic surgery residency program websites and social media display commitments to diversity online. We evaluated program websites for 8 predetermined diversity elements, (1) nondiscrimination and (2) diversity statements, (3) community resources, (4) faculty and (5) resident biographies, (6) faculty and (7) resident photographs, and (8) resident resources, and assessed Instagram accounts for diversity-related images, captions, and hashtags. Our analysis used Mann-Whitney U, chi-squared, and t tests; significance level was P < 0.05. We reviewed 82 program websites with a mean of 3.4 ± 1.4 diversity elements. Resident (n = 76, 92.7%) and faculty photographs (n = 65, 79.3%) and resident biographies (n = 43, 52.4%) were the most common. Seventy programs (85.4%) had Instagram accounts, the majority of which (n = 41, 58.6%) shared content related to diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, and/or sexual orientation. Programs located in smaller cities were more likely to have ≥4 website diversity elements (P = 0.014) and mention diversity on Instagram (P = 0.0037). Programs with women chairs/chiefs were more likely to mention diversity on Instagram (P = 0.007). In the age of virtual recruitment, program websites and social media should provide sufficient information, described in our diversity element checklist, to help prospective applicants determine fit from a diversity perspective. Residents, who often contribute to program social media, and women chairs/chiefs may be critical to driving diversity promotion.

41202 Availability and Content of Diversity Equity and Inclusion Information on Dermatology Residency Program Websites

41202 Availability and Content of Diversity Equity and Inclusion Information on Dermatology Residency Program Websites

Gynecologic oncology fellowship recruitment in the virtual era: an evaluation of program websites and survey of applicant preferences (2312)

Gynecologic oncology fellowship recruitment in the virtual era: an evaluation of program websites and survey of applicant preferences (2312)