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Evaluation Of Content And Accessibility Of Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship Websites, Travis M. Hughes, Bobby Dezfuli, Kimberly J. Franke, Jordan L. Smith, John T. Ruth
Evaluation Of Content And Accessibility Of Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship Websites, Travis M. Hughes, Bobby Dezfuli, Kimberly J. Franke, Jordan L. Smith, John T. Ruth
UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal
Background: Residents frequently use the internet to find material on fellowship programs. The Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) website serves as a central hub for information on an orthopaedic trauma fellowship (OTF). This study aims to evaluate the accessibility, content, and perceived importance of OTF websites.
Methods: We reviewed the 49 OTFs accredited by the OTA fellowship database as of January 2014. We searched for corresponding OTF websites by using the provided OTA hyperlinks and conducting a separate Google search of program location and institution. Links to websites of general orthopaedic programs were not counted. Content of OTF websites was analyzed …