ArticleCureus2026
Engagement of Urology Faculty With the Social Media Accounts of Residency Applicants: Does #UroSoMe Influence the Match?
Article in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.
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Abstract
introductionSocial media provides urologists a platform to network and share academic insights. Previous studies have suggested that Twitter (X; X Corp, Bastrop, TX, USA) specifically plays a role in gathering information about programs for applicants but does not influence rank list decisions. Our study examines the role of Twitter (X) among residency programs in candidate selection for interviews and rank list decisions. MATERIALS AND
methodsWe developed a survey and distributed it via email to faculty members at all 151 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-accredited urology residency programs, as well as at the Society of Academic Urologists meeting at a previous annual American Urological Association conference.
resultsWe obtained 70 anonymous responses regarding faculty usage and interactions with applicants on Twitter (X). Of those who responded, 70% have a Twitter (X) account, and of those, 73% use Twitter (X) at least weekly. While most faculty members on Twitter (X) do not use social media to gather information about applicants before interviewing them, some respondents do. Although Twitter (X) usage did not have a statistically significant effect on interview offers or rank lists, 10% of respondents reported changing their rank lists based on Twitter (X).
conclusionsApplicants, whether they directly interact with programs or not, should be advised to maintain a high degree of professionalism on social media and remain vigilant, knowing the potential impact.
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