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ArticleJournal of medical education and curricular development

The Urology Match: Social Media, Program Factors, and Their Effect on Application Trends.

F Pearce Kudlata, William M Pearson, Luke G Scanlan, Salil S Ghamande, Brittany Ange, John DeCaro, Zachary Klaassen, Martha K Terris

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F Pearce KudlataDepartment of Urology, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8027-7978
William M PearsonDepartment of Urology, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA.
Luke G ScanlanDepartment of Urology, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA.
Salil S GhamandeDepartment of Urology, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA.
Brittany AngeDepartment of Surgery, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA.
John DeCaroCharlie Norwood Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Augusta, GA, USA.
Zachary KlaassenDepartment of Urology, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA.
Martha K TerrisDepartment of Urology, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA, USA.

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Abstract

purposeWith the growing interest in urology, it is increasingly important and useful to understand the factors that attract urology residency applicants to programs. We sought to investigate the impact of social media and other program-related characteristics on the application rates of urology residency programs. Materials and

methodsMatch cycle data for 2019-2022 was collected for 140 accredited urology residency programs in the United States. The associations between the number of applicants, program social media presence and activity, Doximity rankings, program size, city population, and city quality of life were assessed. Multivariate analyses were conducted.

resultsPrograms with Twitter/X, Facebook, and YouTube had significantly more applicants than those without (

conclusionsPrograms should prioritize the use of Twitter/X to enhance their visibility, showcase their strengths, and connect with applicants. Reputation rankings and program size have the greatest effect on application rates, while city population and overall social media presence also play important roles. Residency programs can leverage these insights to enhance their appeal to potential applicants who might be the best "fit".

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educationhospitalinternship and residencymedicalschoolsSocial mediaurology department

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PMCPMC11907619

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