COVID-19 has created new challenges and opportunities regarding the way in which programs and applicants will interact in the 2020-2021 otolaryngology residency match cycle. Social media and other virtual platforms offer a flexible and efficient medium for applicants and programs to gain information, communicate, and align interests. In this commentary, we explore ways in which social media may facilitate recruitment and networking in the virtual otolaryngology match.
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