Is the changing landscape of fellowship recruitment during COVID-19 here to stay?

ABSTRACT:

Background

The 2020 Pediatric Surgery (PS) fellowship selection process was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. A review of lessons learned can help determine best practices for the future. The purpose of the study was to analyze the virtual interview experience and assess opportunities to improve the post-pandemic fellowship recruitment process.

Study design

Using a 28-question survey of Program Directors (PDs) of PS fellowships as well as a 44-question survey of applicants to PS fellowships in the US and Canada, we gathered information on the recruitment process during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020). Dichotomous, multiple choice and open-ended questions about the changes in process, platforms used, format, comparison to on-site interviews and overall satisfaction were

SUBMITTER: Gupta S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8628613 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature