Second Look Opportunity for Radiation Oncology Medical Residency During Virtual Interview Season.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Despite easing of COVID-19 travel restrictions and social distancing, medical radiation oncology (RO) residency interviews for the 2023 Match remained exclusively virtual. Virtual interviews can be limited in providing program atmosphere, resident camaraderie, and city culture. Our institution offered a voluntary in-person (IP) second look (SL) to address these concerns and supplement the virtual interview.

Methods and materials

A voluntary IP SL was offered on 3 dates to all applicants who successfully interviewed with the RO department for the 2023 Match (n = 54). Attendees of the SLs (n = 38) were invited to complete a voluntary 10-question anonymous survey after Match Day regarding their perspectives on this opportunity, including motivations for attending, finan

SUBMITTER: Mahoney MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11872653 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature