Web-based residency training program reviews influence applicants who use them

AMIA Annu Symp Proc. 2005:2005:1166.

Abstract

Scutwork.com is an online, peer-based residency review system. We report preliminary results of an online survey designed to investigate the impact of Scutwork on the residency application process. Overall, 68% of respondents believe that the reviews influenced their decision-making and 91% would use Scutwork again. These results and others reported below suggest that Scutwork may play a significant role in the residency selection process.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Attitude to Computers
  • Data Collection
  • Humans
  • Internet*
  • Internship and Residency*
  • Job Application*
  • Online Systems
  • Students, Medical