Virtual Interviews for Breast Imaging Fellowship During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspectives of Program Directors and Applicants.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare in-person and virtual breast fellowship interview experiences from the perspective of fellowship program directors (PDs) and applicants.

Methods

Three separate voluntary, anonymous, e-mail delivered surveys were developed for PDs, in-person interview applicants in 2019-2020, and virtual interview applicants in 2020-2021. PD and applicant survey responses regarding the two interview cycles were compared.

Results

The response rate was 56% (53/95) for PDs, 19% (23/123) for in-person applicants, and 38% (49/129) for virtual applicants. PDs reported significantly lower cost for virtual compared to in-person interviews (P < 0.001). They reported no significant difference in number of applications received, number of applicants interviewed, applicant poo

SUBMITTER: Mullen LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9129215 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature