Otolaryngology residency programs' perspectives on virtual interviews during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate perceptions of otolaryngology residency program directors (PDs) and department chairs (DCs) on virtual interviews (VIs) at the conclusion of the 2021 residency match.

Study design

Cross-sectional survey study.

Methods

An anonymous and voluntary survey was administered to PDs and DCs of U.S. otolaryngology residency programs from March 1, 2021 to April 11, 2021. Utilizing Likert scale ratings, the survey measured overall satisfaction with the VI format, perceived ability to assess key candidate attributes, relative importance of traditional candidate metrics, and likelihood to implement VIs in future cycles.

Results

Ninety-four surveys were completed by PDs (48.9%) and DCs (51.1%). Sixty (63.8%) respondents found the VI experience to be sat

SUBMITTER: Risbud A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9195030 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature