Evaluation of Virtual Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship Interview and Match Experience.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: To evaluate applicants' and programs' experiences during the 2019 and 2020 fellowship application seasons. Methods: An anonymous survey of vitreoretinal surgery fellowship program directors (PDs) (n = 21) and applicants from the 2019 traditional (n = 24) and 2020 virtual (n = 17) match cycles (before and during COVID-19 pandemic, respectively) was conducted. The questions assessed demographics, interview experiences, and overall interview costs. Statistical significance was determined using unpaired and paired 2-sided t tests for applicants and PDs, respectively (P < .05). Results: In 2020, 17.6% of applicants and 15.8% of PDs strongly agreed that they were able to convey themselves well during the interview compared with 50% and 73.7%, respectiv

SUBMITTER: Johnson GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10170617 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May-Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature