TABLE I.
Analyzed Orthopaedic Residency Advice Variables on YouTube*
| Variable | Videos n = 17 (%) |
|---|---|
| Research experience | 15 (88.23) |
| USMLE STEP 1 score | 15 (88.23) |
| Applicant personal attributes | 13 (76.47) |
| Research years | 11 (64.71) |
| Specialty attributes | 10 (58.82) |
| USMLE STEP 2 score | 10 (58.82) |
| Letters of recommendation | 9 (52.94) |
| Importance of interviews | 9 (52.94) |
| Orthopaedic mentors | 8 (47.06) |
| Away rotations | 8 (47.06) |
| United States vs. international medical graduates | 6 (35.29) |
| Work experience | 5 (29.41) |
| Clerkship grades | 5 (29.41) |
| Class rank/Alpha Omega Alpha status | 5 (29.41) |
| Personal statement | 5 (29.41) |
| Choosing a program | 4 (23.53) |
| Volunteer experience | 4 (23.53) |
| Medical school institution | 4 (23.53) |
| Step 1 becoming pass/fail | 4 (23.53) |
| National resident matching program reference | 4 (23.53) |
| Preclerkship grades | 4 (23.53) |
| Shift to holistic review of students | 3 (17.65) |
| MD vs. DO degree discussion | 3 (17.65) |
*
USMLE, United States Medical Licensing Examination.