Online Information and Mentorship: Perspectives From Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Applicants.

Taylor M YongDaniel C AustinIlda B MolloyMichael T TorchiaMarcus P Coe

Published in: The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2021)

Applicants reference online resources frequently, despite valuing mentorship more. If the orthopaedic community fostered better mentorship for applicants, they may not feel compelled to rely on subpar online information. Both online information and mentorship can be improved to create a more effective application experience.

Keyphrases

health information
social media
healthcare
minimally invasive
mental health
coronary artery disease
acute coronary syndrome
percutaneous coronary intervention
surgical site infection