Affiliations: [a]
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beaumont Hospitals, Royal Oak, MI, USA
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Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, Toledo, OH, USA
| [d]
Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Detroit, MI, USA
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Corresponding author: Mahfujul Z. Haque, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, MI, USA. Tel.: +1 517 3539221; E-mail: [email protected].
Abstract: 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. These improvements could enhance the applicant experience, foster informed decisions, and streamline the application process. The findings offer a roadmap for PRM fellowships to better align their online platforms with applicant needs, reflecting the current shift toward virtual interactions in the post-pandemic era.
Keywords: Pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation, online; fellowship, residency, accessibility, pediatric rehabilitation medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, physiatry, social media, online content, criteria, fellowship websites
