Qays Aljabi BS, Isabella Dinelli BS, Will Johnston BS, Ian Singley BS, Noah Baker BS
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Abstract
Purpose
The COVID-19 pandemic transformed medical education in the US, prompting medical residency programs to increasingly rely on online platforms for interviews and engagement. This study investigates social media usage by Ophthalmology residency programs, focusing on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, to understand the types of posts and preferred platforms. Our aim is to provide Ophthalmology applicants with insights into prospective programs beyond traditional interviews.
Method
We identified Ophthalmology residency program accounts on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram using the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) database as of January 2024. We categorized posts into 5 categories: education, research, residency, resident lifestyle, or other/general, and compared social media usage by the Top 10 Residency Rankings by Doximity.
Results
Among 124 accredited programs, Instagram was the most used (84), followed by Twitter (51) and Facebook (42). Twitter had the most educational (1672) and research (1170) posts, while Instagram had more residency-specific (566) and lifestyle (1010) posts. Lastly, Facebook had the most other/general posts (1577). Top 10 Residency programs were most active on Twitter, with the most posts (35099) and followers (50746).
Conclusion
This study highlights the evolving social media landscape in Ophthalmology residency programs, with Twitter favored for research and academic content, and Instagram for residency and lifestyle posts. It provides applicants with valuable information beyond traditional interviews, facilitating connections with programs. Effective social media utilization can enhance transparency and engagement within Ophthalmology residency education.
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Journal of the National Medical Association, the official journal of the National Medical Association, is a peer-reviewed publication whose purpose is to address medical care disparities of persons of African descent.
The Journal of the National Medical Association is focused on specialized clinical research activities related to the health problems of African Americans and other minority groups. Special emphasis is placed on the application of medical science to improve the healthcare of underserved populations both in the United States and abroad. The Journal has the following objectives: (1) to expand the base of original peer-reviewed literature and the quality of that research on the topic of minority health; (2) to provide greater dissemination of this research; (3) to offer appropriate and timely recognition of the significant contributions of physicians who serve these populations; and (4) to promote engagement by member and non-member physicians in the overall goals and objectives of the National Medical Association.
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