Analysis of the 2024 Breast Surgical Oncology Fellowship Match: Survey of Applicants' and Program Directors' Preferences Regarding In-Person Versus Virtual Interviews.

ABSTRACT: In 2020, in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, Breast Surgical Oncology (BSO) fellowship programs transitioned to virtual interviews; however, for the 2024 cycle, programs selected either virtual or in-person interviews with applicants participating in potentially both formats. Following the match, a survey was performed to evaluate experiences among applicants and program directors (PDs). Surveys were developed within the BSO Fellowship Program Directors Committee and distributed via email to matched applicants and PDs from 18 July 2024 to 9 August 2024. Descriptive statistics were conducted. Of the 89 matched applicants, 60 completed the survey (response rate 67.4%). Most applicants (76.7%, n = 46) preferred in-person over virtual interviews. The top reason for

SUBMITTER: Plichta JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12380182 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature