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Tolentino R, Rodriguez C, Hersson-Edery F, Lane J, Abbasgholizadeh Rahimi S. Perspectives on virtual interviews and emerging technologies integration in family medicine residency programs: a cross-sectional survey study. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2024; 24:975. [PMID: 39245713 PMCID: PMC11382399 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05874-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND During the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, in-person interviews for the recruitment of family medicine residents shifted to online (virtual) interviews. The purpose of this study was twofold: (1) to gather the ideas about virtual interviews of family medicine applicants (interviewees), and faculty and staff who interviewed these applicants (interviewers), and (2) to describe interviewers' and interviewees' opinions of use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) in the recruitment process as well as during clinical practice. METHODS This was a cross-sectional survey study. Participants were both interviewers and candidates who applied to the McGill University Family Medicine Residency Program for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 cycles. RESULTS The study population was constituted by N = 132 applicants and N = 60 interviewers. The response rate was 91.7% (55/60) for interviewers and 43.2% (57/132) for interviewees. Both interviewers (43.7%) and interviewees (68.5%) were satisfied with connecting through virtual interviews. Interviewers (43.75%) and interviewees (55.5%) would prefer for both options to be available. Both interviewers (50%) and interviewees (72%) were interested in emerging technologies. Almost all interviewees (95.8%) were interested in learning about AI and VR and its application in clinical practice with the majority (60.8%) agreeing that it should be taught within medical training. CONCLUSION Although experience of virtual interviewing during the COVID-19 pandemic has been positive for both interviewees and interviewers, the findings of this study suggest that it will be unlikely that virtual interviews completely replace in-person interviews for selecting candidates for family medicine residency programs in the long term as participants value aspects of in-person interviews and would want a choice in format. Since incoming family medicine physicians seem to be eager to learn and utilize emerging technologies such as AI and VR, educators and institutions should consider family physicians' needs due to the changing technological landscape in family medicine education.
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- Raymond Tolentino
- Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, Canada
- Institute of Health Sciences Education, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal, Canada.
- Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital, Montréal, Canada.
- Mila - Quebec AI Institute, Montreal, Canada.
- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
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Lin E, Tian WM, Harris R, Patel A, Rezak KM. Paucity of Online Information About Gender-Affirming Surgery Fellowships in the United States. Ann Plast Surg 2024; 93:3-8. [PMID: 38717157 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003884] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND Despite growing demand for gender-affirming surgery (GAS), there are few formal GAS fellowships in the United States. Paucity of online information about GAS fellowships may discourage potential applicants and decrease the visibility of the field. Thus, it is important to analyze the existing online information about GAS fellowships to improve fellow recruitment and patient outcomes. OBJECTIVE To identify the number of GAS fellowship websites (GASFWs) and evaluate their robustness. Second, to report the social media presence of GAS fellowships. METHODS To identify GASFWs, existing databases sponsored by plastic surgery associations and Google query were used between April and May 2023. Thirty-five independent variables based on previously published data were evaluated for presence in a bivariate fashion on GASFWs. Accounts on popular social media websites were also identified by Google query. Website and social media analysis were also done for GAS fellowships that were offered by departments/specialties other than plastic surgery. RESULTS In total, only 6 GASFWs associated with plastic surgery departments were identified and analyzed. Eight nonplastic surgery GASFWs were included for analysis. Overall, both categories of GASFWs were not robust; key information such as previous fellow listing and selection criteria was often missing. Furthermore, important topics specifically related to GAS such as community engagement and programmatic building are often not found on GASFWs either. In addition, none of the fellowships had any independent Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. CONCLUSIONS To ensure patient safety and quality outcomes, it is important to promote GAS by recruiting more applicants for specialized training beyond residency. With increased Internet use, improving GASFWs and social media presence as well as considering the use of a centralized database or match system can foster the growth of the field.
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- Elaine Lin
- From the Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
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- From the Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
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- Division of Plastic, Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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- Division of Plastic, Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
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Gala K, Tome J, Simonetto DA. Applicant-Fellow Virtual Sessions in Recruitment for Gastroenterology Fellowship. Dig Dis Sci 2024; 69:1110-1117. [PMID: 38282184 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-023-08263-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND Since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, virtual interviews have become a norm for gastroenterology (GI) fellowship recruitment. Most interviews hold a session for applicant and current fellow interaction. There is wide variability of the sessions across programs. There are a paucity of data on the influence of these sessions on applicants' ranking of programs. AIMS We aim to describe applicants' experiences and perceptions of virtual happy hours (i.e., applicant-fellow sessions) during the GI fellowship application process. METHODS We surveyed applicants participating in the 2022 GI fellowship match cycle to understand their experience with virtual fellow-only happy hours. Mixed methods analyses were performed. RESULTS The survey was completed by 68 (13.91%) applicants, of which, 75% reported that at least half of the interviews they attended had conducted a virtual, fellow-only happy hour. Most respondents preferred that the virtual happy hours should be conducted prior to the interview day (58%) and that breakout rooms with a smaller ratio of applicants to fellows are helpful (78%). The majority (87%) of respondents reported attending these sessions at least 75% of the time. Nearly half (44%) of respondents reported that these sessions influenced/altered their ranking decisions with respect to programs. CONCLUSION Given the advantages associated with virtual interviews and their ongoing support by professional societies, the virtual platform is likely here to stay in future. Virtual fellow-only happy hours help provide a representation of the program's mission and when successfully implemented, can be leveraged to optimize recruitment and attract qualified, diverse candidates.
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- Khushboo Gala
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
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Armstrong AG, Fraser KW, Nix SN, Zackula R, Brown R, Macaluso M. What Can You Learn About Psychiatry Programs from Their Website? A Content Evaluation for Potential Applicants. ACADEMIC PSYCHIATRY : THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENCY TRAINING AND THE ASSOCIATION FOR ACADEMIC PSYCHIATRY 2024; 48:29-35. [PMID: 38066297 DOI: 10.1007/s40596-023-01916-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This project aimed to assess the information contained on general psychiatry program websites and identify common themes that may be useful and informative for residency applicants. METHODS A survey study design was used to evaluate all US general psychiatry program websites as listed in the FREIDA database. The evaluation form included 44 binary (yes or no) items. Two reviewers rated each item on all program websites between September 2021 and January 2022. Item discrepancies were settled by a third reviewer. Fisher's exact tests evaluated differences between geographic regions and program types. Multidimensional scaling and Rasch modeling were conducted to examine clustering and the probability of items reported on program websites. RESULTS A total of 285 websites were identified; 13 were excluded. Internal consistency was high among reviewers, Cronbach's Alpha = 0.927; κ = 0.863. Websites varied considerably in quality. Significant inconsistent reporting was observed by region for current residents' photos and alumni careers (fellowship/jobs); p<0.001. Program types varied regarding information about program faculty, which included significant differences for faculty photo, faculty research interest, and faculty research publications; p<0.001. CONCLUSIONS While inter-rater reliability was high, considerable variation among websites was observed. Residency programs could be improved by consistently reporting resident and faculty information. Results show that applicants may encounter issues finding pertinent information, as programs' FREIDA link did not direct the user to the residency program website two-thirds of the time.
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- University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita, KS, USA
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- University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita, KS, USA
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- University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita, KS, USA
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- University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Wichita, KS, USA
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Haggar FL, Duhachek-Stapelman AL, Beebe-Iske DR, Matya SE, Guziec AN, Goergen KJ, Dutoit AP. Digital Resources for Residency Recruitment: A Pilot Study of What Applicants Really Utilize. THE JOURNAL OF EDUCATION IN PERIOPERATIVE MEDICINE : JEPM 2022; 24:1-11. [PMID: 36051402 PMCID: PMC9426261 DOI: 10.46374/volxxiv_issue2_haggar] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to multiple changes in graduate medical education programs across the country, including the switch to virtual interviews for all residency applicants instead of on-site visits. The rapid transition to virtual interviews introduced challenges, including limited opportunities to formally and informally interact with residents and faculty, observe the clinical and educational environments, and explore the local culture and community. As a result, programs were advised to heavily invest in and create comprehensive digital resources including but not limited to video tours and multimedia resources describing programmatic details. METHODS In preparation for the virtual interview season of 2020-2021, digital recruitment materials were created for the University of Nebraska Medical Center's Anesthesiology residency applicants to provide the information that they would traditionally receive during an in-person interview experience. The objectives of the study were (1) to assess which digital materials residency applicants accessed most frequently during the interview season, and (2) to determine if the digital materials were helpful for the residency applicant in best determining program fit as part of the interview process. A post-interview survey and user analytics were analyzed. RESULTS With a survey response rate of 58% (n = 87 of 150) and a Web-based email-open rate of 98% (n =147 of 150), the data revealed that the favored digital materials were the "What Residents Say" video and the Residency Applicant Handbook. These were also the most helpful for the residency applicant in best determining program fit. CONCLUSION This study shows that resources that allowed students to better assess their "fit" in the program were highly accessed and valued, as were detailed descriptions of the clinical and educational aspects of the training program found in the resident handbook.
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- Faye L. Haggar
- The following authors are in the Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE: Faye L. Haggar is Director of Education Development and Academic Technology, Educational Researcher, and Assistant Professor; Amy L. Duhachek-Stapelman is Vice Chair of Education and Professor; Katie J. Goergen is Associate Residency Program Director for Education and Assistant Professor; Danielle R. Beebe-Iske is Communications Specialist; and Andrea P. Dutoit is Resident Program Director and Associate Professor
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- The following authors are in the Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE: Faye L. Haggar is Director of Education Development and Academic Technology, Educational Researcher, and Assistant Professor; Amy L. Duhachek-Stapelman is Vice Chair of Education and Professor; Katie J. Goergen is Associate Residency Program Director for Education and Assistant Professor; Danielle R. Beebe-Iske is Communications Specialist; and Andrea P. Dutoit is Resident Program Director and Associate Professor
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- The following authors are in the Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE: Faye L. Haggar is Director of Education Development and Academic Technology, Educational Researcher, and Assistant Professor; Amy L. Duhachek-Stapelman is Vice Chair of Education and Professor; Katie J. Goergen is Associate Residency Program Director for Education and Assistant Professor; Danielle R. Beebe-Iske is Communications Specialist; and Andrea P. Dutoit is Resident Program Director and Associate Professor
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- Sarah E. Matya is an Administrator in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- Amy N. Guziec is an Educational Program Coordinator II, Department of Graduate Medical Education, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
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- The following authors are in the Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE: Faye L. Haggar is Director of Education Development and Academic Technology, Educational Researcher, and Assistant Professor; Amy L. Duhachek-Stapelman is Vice Chair of Education and Professor; Katie J. Goergen is Associate Residency Program Director for Education and Assistant Professor; Danielle R. Beebe-Iske is Communications Specialist; and Andrea P. Dutoit is Resident Program Director and Associate Professor
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- The following authors are in the Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE: Faye L. Haggar is Director of Education Development and Academic Technology, Educational Researcher, and Assistant Professor; Amy L. Duhachek-Stapelman is Vice Chair of Education and Professor; Katie J. Goergen is Associate Residency Program Director for Education and Assistant Professor; Danielle R. Beebe-Iske is Communications Specialist; and Andrea P. Dutoit is Resident Program Director and Associate Professor
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Heitkamp NM, Morgan LE. Virtual Social Events: An Integral Component of Recruitment in the New Era of Graduate Medical Education. J Grad Med Educ 2021; 13:761-763. [PMID: 35070085 PMCID: PMC8672839 DOI: 10.4300/jgme-d-21-00170.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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- Nicholas M. Heitkamp
- Nicholas M. Heitkamp, MD, MSc, is a PGY-1 Resident, Department of Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia School of Medicine, Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
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- Lucas E. Morgan, MD, is a PGY-1 Resident, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado
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Rockney D, Benson CA, Blackburn BG, Chirch LM, Konold VJL, Luther VP, Razonable RR, Tackett S, Melia MT. Virtual Recruitment Is Here to Stay: A Survey of ID Fellowship Program Directors and Matched Applicants Regarding Their 2020 Virtual Recruitment Experiences. Open Forum Infect Dis 2021; 8:ofab383. [PMID: 34395715 PMCID: PMC8360240 DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofab383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background Graduate Medical Education training programs transitioned to all-virtual recruitment in 2020. Limited data have been published regarding the consequences of this transition. We aimed to understand (1) infectious diseases (ID) fellowship programs’ recruitment efforts and the effect of virtual recruitment on application and interview numbers and (2) the number of programs to which matched applicants applied and interviewed and applicants’ perspectives on virtual recruitment. Methods In 2020–2021, we surveyed all US ID fellowship program directors (PDs) and matched applicants. Descriptive data analysis was performed on quantitative survey items. Free-text responses were analyzed through a quantitative content analysis approach. Results The PD response rate was 68/158 (43%); the applicant response rate was at least 23% (85/365). PDs reported a 27% increase in mean number of applications received and a 45% increase in mean number of applicants interviewed compared with the previous year. Applicants especially valued the online program structure information, PD program overview videos, didactic and curriculum content, and fellow testimonials and profiles. Most applicants preferred interviews lasting no more than 40 minutes and interview days lasting no more than 5 hours. Nearly all (60/64, 94%) PDs adequately learned about candidates; most (48/64, 75%) felt unable to showcase their program as well as when in-person. Most PDs (54/64, 84%) and applicants (56/73, 77%) want an option for virtual recruitment. Conclusions Virtual recruitment enabled programs to accommodate more applicants and highlighted applicants’ preferences for programs’ augmented online presences and time-limited interview days. Most programs and applicants want an option for virtual interviews.
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- Danica Rockney
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, California, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases & Geographic Medicine, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.,Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Data Management Core, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Silberlust J. Lessons Learned on the Virtual Interview Trail. J Grad Med Educ 2021; 13:292. [PMID: 33897967 PMCID: PMC8054583 DOI: 10.4300/jgme-d-20-01545.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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- Jared Silberlust
- MD/MPH Class of 2021, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
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Palmer B. Graduate Medical Education Virtual Recruitment Offers Opportunity to Innovate Using Social Media. J Grad Med Educ 2021; 13:136-137. [PMID: 33680317 PMCID: PMC7901617 DOI: 10.4300/jgme-d-20-01218.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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