Abstract No. 138 Going virtual has become a reality: interventional radiology programs adapt to COVID-19 times

To describe the reaction of interventional radiology (IR) residency programs to COVID-19 by way social media, virtual sub-internship and open house opportunities for applicants A list integrated IR residencies was obtained from ERAS, identifying 89 programs. Twitter, Instagram, Facebook presence each program reviewed between September 9 13, 2020. Social media accounts were assigned only if “interventional” or “IR” included in account username description. Shared diagnostic radiology/IR above criteria met. Date creation offered students recorded. VSAS opportunities. Each program’s date initial accreditation ACGME. Of programs, 61 (68%) had a 107 total identified. All with been accredited at least two years. characteristics are profiled Table. Three (3%) sub-internships on VSAS, no identified any accounts. Twelve updated their websites reflect changes protocol due COVID-19. has altered we conduct business within graduate medical education. Given ubiquitous restrictions place pertaining visitations, become cornerstone recruitment knowledge prospective alike. Individuals institutions have potential engage those outside normal scope owing increased outreach efforts. Perhaps this shift toward digital engagement will persist lasting impact.Tabled 1Program Media Ownership CreationOwnership Creation Program AccountsProgram CharacteristicsNumber Accounts (%)Established Before 2020Established In 2020Twitter•Departmental Twitter55 (62%)48 (87%)7 (13%)•Residency Twitter11 (12%)8 (73%)3 (27%)Instagram•Departmental Instagram9 (10%)7 (78%)2 (22%)•Residency Instagram7 (8%)1 (14%)6 (86%)Facebook•Departmental Facebook20 (22%)17 (85%)3 (15%)•Residency Facebook5 (6%)2 (40%)3 (60%)Number Programs Open House Opportunities MediaProgram CharacteristicsTwitterInstagramFacebookPrograms media12 (7%)1 (1%) table new tab