Table 4.
Resources Accessed during Applications/Interviews
| Resource | 2018 (n = 84) | 2021 (n = 76) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program website | 77 (91.7) | 70 (92.1) | 0.151 |
| Mentor/faculty at home institution | 64 (76.2) | 59 (77.6) | 0.838 |
| Other residents | 57 (67.9) | 56 (73.6) | 0.427 |
| Other applicants | 44 (52.4) | 39 (51.3) | 1.000 |
| Forum/discussion board | 37 (44) | 49 (64.4) | 0.001 * |
| Program’s social media account | 12 (14.3) | 53 (69.7) | <0.0001 * |
| Podcast | 3 (3.6) | 18 (23.7) | <0.0001 * |
| American Council of Academic Plastic Surgeons-sponsored meet and greet | N/A | 49 (64.5) | N/A |
*P < 0.05.
Bold values indicate statistically significant results comparing 2018 responses to 2021 responses.