Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Advice on YouTube: Unveiling Gaps, Emphasizing Inclusivity, and Striving for Comprehensive Guidance.

Background: As orthopaedic surgery remains a highly competitive specialty, YouTube has emerged as a major online resource for medical students seeking guidance for residency applications. The credibility, thoroughness, and representation of the advice provided in these videos warrant a critical analysis.

Methods: A YouTube search was conducted, and the top 100 videos were screened.

Pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation: Fellowship website content comprehensiveness evaluation.

This cross-sectional analysis of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) fellowship program websites in the United States assesses their comprehensiveness based on 43 variables commonly sought by applicants. The study found that 30% of programs had a direct link to the PRM fellowship page, with limited information on criteria such as education resources, research stipend, mentorship opportunities, and fellow wellness. The results underscore the need for improved accessibility, content expansion, and yearly link maintenance.

Cross-Sectional Content Evaluation of Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Fellowship Websites.

This study evaluated the quality and accessibility of the websites of the Spinal Cord Injury Medicine (SCIM) fellowship programs to identify potential areas for improvement for future applicants. Twenty-four SCIM fellowship program websites were analyzed based on 44 predetermined criteria: website accessibility, education, research, recruitment, and incentives. This study found that many evaluated websites needed more information on didactics, educational resources, evaluation criteria, call requirements, schedules, and expected caseloads, which could lead to an incomplete understanding of the fellowship program.