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.

scholarly journals Faculty Members’ Perspective on Virtual Interviews for Medical Residency Matching during the COVID-19 Crisis: A National Survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fadi Aljamaan ◽  
Fadia Alkhattabi ◽  
Ayman Al-Eyadhy ◽  
Ali Alhaboob ◽  
Nasser Alharbi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Survey ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Future Application ◽  
Medical Residency ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Travel Restrictions ◽  
Medical Residency Training

During the COVID-19 pandemic, conducting face-to-face medical residency interviews was challenging due to infection prevention precautions, social distancing and travel restrictions. Virtual interviews were implemented by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) as an alternative process for residency matching while striving to maintain the same quality standards. This national survey was conducted to assess the satisfaction and perceptions of faculty members’ virtual interviews performance in the assessment for the medical training residency programs. Among the participating 173 faculty members (34.1%) did not have previous experience with video-conferencing. Zoom application was the most commonly used platform (65.9%). Most (89.6%) of the faculty perceived virtual interviews as “adequate” for the candidates to express themselves, while almost half of the faculty (53.8%) agreed that virtual interviews allowed them to accurately reach an impression about the candidates. Overall, 73.4% of faculty felt comfortable ranking the virtually interviewed candidates. We conclude that the acceptance of participating faculty members in the first Saudi medical residency training matching cycle virtual interviewing event was well perceived. This study provides evidence for future application and research of virtual interviews in residency candidates' assessment, especially after the pandemic crisis resolves.

scholarly journals Faculty Members’ Perspective on Virtual Interviews for Medical Residency Matching during the COVID-19 Crisis: A National Survey

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Fadi Aljamaan ◽  
Fadiah Alkhattabi ◽  
Ayman Al-Eyadhy ◽  
Ali Alhaboob ◽  
Nasser S. Alharbi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Survey ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Future Application ◽  
Medical Residency ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Travel Restrictions ◽  
Interview Performance ◽  
Medical Residency Training

During the COVID-19 pandemic, conducting face-to-face medical residency interviews was challenging due to infection prevention precautions, social distancing, and travel restrictions. Virtual interviews were implemented by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) as an alternative process for residency matching while striving to maintain the same quality standards. This national survey was conducted to assess the satisfaction and perceptions of faculty members’ virtual interview performance in the assessment for the medical training residency programs. Among the participating 173 faculty members, 34.1% did not have previous experience with video-conferencing. The Zoom application was the most commonly used platform (65.9%). Most (89.6%) of the faculty perceived virtual interviews as “adequate” platforms on which the candidates could express themselves, while almost half of the faculty (53.8%) agreed that virtual interviews allowed them to accurately reach an impression about the candidates. Overall, 73.4% of faculty felt comfortable ranking the virtually interviewed candidates. We conclude that the acceptance of participating faculty members in the first Saudi medical residency training matching cycle virtual interviewing event was well-perceived. This study provides evidence for future application and research of virtual interviews in residency candidates’ assessment, especially after the pandemic crisis resolves.

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 The usage pattern and willingness of undergraduate medical students for including social media platforms as a learning tool in medical education- an online survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
Momin Kashif ◽  
Mirza Nisar Baig
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Active Participation ◽  
First Year ◽  
Usage Pattern ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Social Media Platforms

Background: The rapid growth and availability of smartphones and social media platforms (SMP) have changed the medical students' approach to learn and manage the information about their academic, personal and professional lives. Methods: An online survey was done in undergraduate medical students of PIMS, Karimnagar to collect information about usage pattern and perception of SMP, and willingness to participate for using SMP as a learning tool in medical education. Results: Total 433 (Females – 275) out of 600 students participated in the survey from the first year (125), secondyear (151) and third-year (157) MBBS students. Everyone is using some type of SMP. They find SMP nearly equal to lecture materials and subject notes as a useful learning tool and there was significantly increasing trend of perception of SMP being a useful learning tool from the first-year (79%), second-year (83%) to third-year (92%), (p=0.01). Almost 93% want to see SMP used at institute level in medical education. Female students (52.4%) are significantly more willing for active participation than male students (43%), p=0.04. First-year students (56%) are more ready for active participation followed by third (48.4%) and second (43.7%) year students, p=0.08. Conclusion: Most students are willing to include SMP in medical education as a learning tool and ready to participate in different activities if they get the required training. As all students have smartphones and efficiently utilizing different services on their devices, SMP can become an effective learning tool in medical education.

scholarly journals The Academic Performance of Scholarship Students during Medical School

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 163-169
Author(s):  
Glaucia de-Oliveira Moreira ◽  
Silvia Passeri ◽  
Paulo Eduardo Neves Ferreira Velho ◽  
Flavio Ferraresi ◽  
Simone Appenzeller ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Public Institution ◽  
Choice Test ◽  
Medical Residency ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Residency Programs

ABSTRACT The inclusion, adherence and success of low-income undergraduates are important goals in Brazilian higher education, as well as in other parts of the world, especially in busy and full-time courses such as medicine. This paper analyzes the performance of undergraduate medical students by comparing two groups: those who applied for and received a scholarship during the academic years (scholarship holders) and the others (without scholarship). We analyzed data from 417 medical students who graduated between 2010 and 2013, corresponding to four years of a retrospective cohort at a free public university in Brazil. Statistical analysis was performed using Fisher’s exact test, Student’s t test, Mann-Whitney test, and linear regression to compare the scores of these groups in the sixth and twelfth semesters (middle and final semesters) and in the admission exam for medical residency programs, consisting of: total score, multiple choice test for knowledge assessment, simulated structured clinical assessment, interview and written questions. The independent variable was to receive a scholarship, while the control variables were age, socioeconomic strata, extra gratuities for high school in public institution and self-declaration of race, score in the vestibular entry exam (general and in each area assessed) and parents’ level of education. A total of 243 students (58.2%) received a scholarship, most of them as a scientific initiation grant (217 or 89.3%), while 10.7% received social assistance, the average income per capita was about 16% lower among students who received a scholarship (p = 0.01) compared to those who did not. Scholarship recipients achieved better academic performance in the sixth (p<0.01) and in the twelfth (p<0.01) semester, but not in admission to medical residency programs. Good performance was independent of age, race, receipt of bonuses for admission to medical school, and educational background of their parents. Therefore, we conclude that receiving a scholarship at the undergraduate level was associated tobetter student performance during the undergraduate medical course. It is important to emphasize the importance of reinforcing similar programs, especially to help support students who are most vulnerable socioeconomically.

Investigating the Effects of Social Media on Higher Education with a Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (01) ◽  
pp. 2040023 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mamoun Masoud Abdulqader ◽  
Yousof Zohair Almunsour
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
The Other ◽  
Media In Education ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Teaching Learning

This research aims to investigate the effects of social media use on higher education teaching and learning as well as the students’ academic performance. A total of 275 students and faculty members from the College of Computer Science and Information Technology at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University took part in the study. The participants answered survey questions to analyse information on their use of social media in education and how that has affected their teaching, learning and grades. A majority of the participants reported that they used social media in training. However, they also stated that social media platforms were beneficial in academic matters. The number of participants who stated that the use of social media in learning helped improve their grades was 43%. The other 57% thought that social media had no impact on their grades or had an adverse effect or were undecided.

Reporting of Research by Matched Otolaryngology Residency Applicants

2020 ◽  
pp. 000348942093882
Author(s):  
Aatin K. Dhanda ◽  
Brittany Ward ◽  
Christopher J. Warren ◽  
Ben Birkenfeld ◽  
Kirolos Georges ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Residency Program ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Program Directors ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Competitive Process ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Number Of Publications

Objectives: Matching to an otolaryngology residency program is a competitive process for medical students, and research performed by students is considered as a factor for granting interviews by program directors. Because abstracts, presentations and publications are all reported in combination by the National Resident Matching Program’s “Charting Outcomes in the Match” (ChOM) and may be weighted differently by PDs, we specifically investigated the number of publications by past applicants accepted to top otolaryngology residency programs. Methods: The top 25 otolaryngology residency programs were identified using Doximity, sorting by reputation. Current residents were determined from the programs’ websites. Using PubMed, each resident’s number of publications, authorship status, and journal type were recorded. Results: A total of 24 programs were included in the final analysis and the average number of manuscripts was 2.76 ± 4.01. The mean number of publications in otolaryngology journals was 1.03 ± 1.91. Conclusions: The difference between the investigated average number of publications (2.76) and those published by ChOM (10.4) represent a discrepancy due to the lack of delineation between abstracts, presentations and publications. The reported numbers for research may lead medical students to pursue alternate measures to increase their own research. Some options, such as adding a research year are not universally accessible. A clearer and more detailed approach to reporting research statistics would be beneficial to both applicants and PDs for otolaryngology programs.

scholarly journals MP21: An interprofessional delirium assessment tool for healthcare professionals and trainees working in the emergency department

CJEM ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (S1) ◽  
pp. S72
Author(s):  
B. Balasubramanaiam ◽  
J. Chenkin ◽  
T.G. Snider ◽  
D. Melady ◽  
J.S. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Survey Methodology ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Delirium Assessment ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Clinical Vignettes ◽  
Geriatric Emergency Medicine ◽  
Different Levels

Introduction: Multiple studies since the ‘90’s demonstrate that ED staff fail to identify delirium in up to 75% of older patients. Those patients who are discharged have a 3-fold increased mortality. Methods: We iteratively developed a 14-item interprofessional tool with 4 clinical vignettes to assess comfort, knowledge and ability to identify delirium among medical students, EM residents, staff MDs and RNs. We conducted a prospective observational study using modified Dillman survey methodology. Surveys were sent on paper to residents and nurses and online to medical students and staff MDs. Results: Our response rate was 68% (38/56) for residents, 80%(16/20) for RNs; but only 37%(13/35) for staff MDs and 13%(139/1036) for medical students. Comfort with identifying delirium increased with level of medical training; 38/139(27%) 1st-4th year medical students (MS1-MS4); 25/38(66%) 1st-5th year residents (R1-R5); and 12/13(92%) staff physicians reported being comfortable (χ2=34.7, df=2, p&lt;0.001). MS1-MS2 were the least comfortable, with only 5/82(6%) reporting comfort, increasing to 33/57(58%) among MS3-MS4 (χ2=44.9, df=1, p&lt;0.001). A greater proportion of R4-R5 who completed a geriatric emergency medicine (Geri-EM) curriculum reported comfort, 11/12(92%) compared to 14/26(54%) of R1-R3 (χ2=19.2, df=1, p&lt;0.05). Only 5/16(31%) nurses reported being comfortable with identifying delirium. Ability to identify all 4 clinical vignettes correctly was higher among MS3-MS4 than MS1-MS2 (32/57(56%) vs. 30/82(37%), χ2=5.2, df=1, p&lt;0.05). There was no difference between respondents from different levels of medical training (62/139(45%) MS1-MS4, 21/38(55%) R1-R5 and 6/13(46%) staff MDs, χ2=1.4, df=2 p=0.52). There was no effect of Geri-EM completion on perfect vignette scores (6/12(50%) R4-R5 vs. 15/26(58%) R1-R3, χ2=0.20, df=1, p=0.66). There was a trend towards a lower proportion of nurses who identified all 4 clinical vignettes correctly compared to physicians (4/16(25%) vs. 27/51(53%), χ2=3.82, df=1, p=0.051). Conclusion: Our tool may be useful for assessing comfort and knowledge of delirium among ED physicians and nurses. Completion of the Geri-EM curriculum was associated with increased comfort with detecting delirium but not knowledge. Future studies should assess current ED delirium comfort and knowledge at different levels of training; between professions and examine differences nationwide.

scholarly journals Youth-led efforts against infodemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Uakkas ◽  
O El Omrani
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Global Epidemic ◽  
Internet Radio ◽  
Slowing Down ◽  
Source Type ◽  
Public Figures ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Fact Checking

Abstract Problem The IFMSA, voicing the opinion of 1.3 million medical students from 129 countries, acknowledges the importance of health literacy in driving social change. Today, there is a global epidemic of misinformation, spreading rapidly through social media platforms and other outlets, posing a critical threat for public health due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Also, it threatens the possibility of slowing down the progression of the virus. The fight against such misinformation requires continuous provision of the most reliable and recent information. Description A global study was conducted by IFMSA, in collaboration with the WHO, composed of a survey to get data about all the organizations, institutions, NGOs, and other entities that focus on fact-checking and correcting misinformation about COVID-19. The survey was filled by medical students from end of April to end of May who reported name, type, scope of work, languages, primary funding source, type and source of information shared by the organization. Results We discovered 182 initiatives from 62 countries worldwide that verified information in 48 languages. Social media, internet, radio, SMS, printed media and hearsay were identified as the main sources of misinformation. Video podcasts with experts, regular social media updates and newsletters, were described as best practices, in addition to debunking myths on a regular basis and verifying statements by public figures. Also quality of fact-checking differed between initiatives. Lessons Data showed that myths and false information are spreading through different means from public figures to daily social media outlets. Fighting misinformation should use innovative and accessible approaches. There is urgent need for national initiatives and political engagement for myth-busting. IFMSA and WHO are following up by designing a platform to share fact-checking initiatives and recommendations openly, and by creating an AI system with Amazon to analyze articles in social media. Key messages Fact-checking and myth-busting are essential to limit the COVID-19 related infodemic spreading through different media and social media platforms, famous figures and others. Initiatives worldwide are doing fact-checking. Yet, the quality and quantity of available fact-checking differ between countries and there is a need for more universal good quality fact-checking.

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.

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