Purpose

To analyze the content of websites of ACGME-accredited REI fellowship programs in the USA and to determine whether there are differences in content across geographic regions.

Methods

All ACGME-accredited REI fellowship websites active as of September 2020 were evaluated and reviewed using 20 criteria in the following nine domains: program overview, contact information, application information, curriculum, current fellows, research, alumni, faculty, and fellowship benefits. Website content was compared across geographic regions (Northeast, Midwest, South, and West) of the USA. Analyses were completed using chi-squared univariate tests with p < 0.05 considered statistically significant.

Results

Out of the 49 accredited REI fellowship programs, 45 (92%) had a dedicated website. The most commonly available information included a program description (88%), clinical sites (84%), and application requirements (78%). Programs less commonly shared information regarding research requirements and didactics (65% for each). Current fellows were featured in 55% of websites with their pictures displayed in 41% and ongoing research in 20%. Salary and alumni information were included in only 14% and 12% of sites, respectively. When comparing content by geographic region, programs in the South had less information regarding application requirements (p < 0.001), interview dates (p = 0.03), and clinical sites (p = 0.04) compared to all other regions.

Conclusions

REI fellowship websites have significant variability in content available to applicants, and many are lacking information about core fellowship requirements. An informative and well-constructed website has the potential to improve perception of a graduate program.

中文翻译：

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ACGME 认可的生殖内分泌学和不孕症奖学金计划网页的内容和质量评估

目的

分析美国 ACGME 认可的 REI 奖学金项目网站的内容，并确定不同地理区域的内容是否存在差异。

方法

截至 2020 年 9 月，所有 ACGME 认可的 REI 奖学金网站都使用以下九个领域的 20 项标准进行评估和审查：项目概述、联系信息、申请信息、课程、当前研究员、研究、校友、教职员工和奖学金福利。网站内容在美国的地理区域（东北部、中西部、南部和西部）之间进行了比较。使用卡方单变量检验完成分析，p < 0.05 被认为具有统计学意义。

结果

在 49 个经认可的 REI 奖学金计划中，45 个 (92%) 拥有专门的网站。最常见的信息包括项目描述 (88%)、临床地点 (84%) 和应用要求 (78%)。项目较少共享有关研究要求和教学法的信息（每个项目 65%）。55% 的网站展示了当前研究员的图片，41% 展示了他们的图片，20% 展示了正在进行的研究。工资和校友信息分别仅包含在 14% 和 12% 的网站中。在按地理区域比较内容时，与所有其他地区相比，南方的项目在申请要求 (p < 0.001)、面试日期 (p = 0.03) 和临床地点 (p = 0.04) 方面的信息较少。

结论

REI 奖学金网站在可供申请人使用的内容方面存在很大差异，并且许多网站缺乏有关核心奖学金要求的信息。一个信息丰富且结构良好的网站有可能提高对研究生课程的认知。