Virtual Residency Interviews: Applicant Perceptions Regarding Virtual Interview Effectiveness, Advantages, and Barriers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies of the virtual interview format are needed to inform medical residency program leaders as they plan for future virtual interview seasons.

Objective

In the current study, completed in 2021, we sought to assess applicant perspectives of virtual interview effectiveness, advantages, and barriers, including factors that might impact equity and inclusion.

Methods

Interviewees applying to 7 residency programs and 2 clinical psychology programs at an academic medical center in the Pacific Northwest completed a post-interview survey.

Results

A total of 565 of 1429 interviewees (40%) completed the survey. A vast majority (83%-96%) agreed virtual interviews were effective in each measured domain, except for learning institutional culture (352 of 565, 62

SUBMITTER: Domingo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9017272 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature