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Evaluation of the Virtual Interview Format for Resident Recruitment as a Result of Covid-19 Restrictions: A Residency Program Director Perspective

Purpose:  We conducted a nationwide survey of Residency Program Directors (PDs) to assess the feasibility of continuing virtual recruitment during forthcoming interview seasons.

 

Background: Due to Covid-19, residency programs could not conduct in-person interviews during the 2020-21 match and were forced to implement a virtual format. 

 

Methods: This study was conducted by questionnaire administered through Survey MonkeyTM. to residency PDs, representing six core subspecialities during March 2021.  Email addresses were gathered from the list developed by Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Surveys solicited demographic information, 22 four-point Likert scale questions evaluating several factors regarding the interview and matching process, and free response questions. 

 

Results: A total of 463 surveys were sent and 403 (87.05%) completed it. Most (85%) strongly agreed or agreed that they could confidently assess an applicant’s interpersonal skills using a virtual platform, and 87.24% believed that they could confidently assess an applicant’s professionalism.  Assessment of an applicant’s fit into the program was more challenging, as 44.52% of PDs disagreed that they could do so confidently.  Only 41.43% agreed or strongly agreed that they could accurately represent their own program using a virtual platform. Only 45.41% of PDs felt confident in making a rank list after their virtual interview season. Interestingly, 61.1% stated that in the future, even under normal circumstances, they would choose to participate in virtual interviews.

 

Discussions: Most PDs found virtual interviews convenient. However, difficulties in assessing “fit”, as well as showcasing their respective programs are challenges that may persist should virtual interviews continue post-pandemic.

Topics: CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting, 2022, Student, Resident, Faculty, Clerkship Director, Clerkship Coordinator, Osteopathic Faculty, Residency Director, Residency Coordinator, Professionalism, Interpersonal & Communication Skills, GME, UME,

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Intended
Audience
Student,Resident,Faculty,Clerkship Director,Clerkship Coordinator,Osteopathic Faculty,Residency Director,Residency Coordinator,
Competencies
Addressed
Professionalism,Interpersonal & Communication Skills,
Educational
Continuum
GME,UME,
Educational
Focus
Clinical Focus

Author Information

Jane Ponterio, MD, New  York  Medical  Colleges; Lior Levy, BS; Nisha Lakhi, MBA, MD

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