missing. Furthermore, even amongst academic programs, variation exists in the types of malignancies treated using Mohs surgery, which may be an important consideration when selecting fellowship programs.5 As a result, alternative avenues such as discussion with current fellows remain an important aspect in allowing a potential applicant to learn more information about prospective programs. Optimizing online-based content on program websites to display essential applicant-relevant information may not only help applicants make better informed decisions, but also improve program recruitment for their best-fit applicants.5 This study has several limitations: our study is a cross-sectional study and does not include potential information that may be provided by the programs during the application process. Despite this, MSDO programs may use our findings as a foundation to improve website accessible information for fellowship applicants.
DISCLOSURES
The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
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AUTHOR CORRESPONDENCE
Edward W. Seger MD MS eseger2@kumc.edu
