Novel Implementation of Virtual Interviews for Otolaryngology Resident Selection: Reflections Relevant to the COVID-19 Era

Autor: Morgan E. Davis MD, Aria Jafari MD, Kayva Crawford MD, Bridget V. MacDonald, Deborah Watson MD
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: OTO Open, Vol 5 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2473-974X
2473974X
DOI: 10.1177/2473974X20988234
Popis: To address financial and scheduling conflicts associated with residency interviews for otolaryngology candidates, our residency program implemented virtual interviews as an alternative to the traditional in-person format for our visiting subinterns during the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 interview cycles. Applicants then completed an anonymous survey about their interview experience. We found that, overall, positive attitudes toward virtual interviews increased among 2019-2020 candidates as compared with the year prior. Our results demonstrated an average cost savings per interview of $500 to $1000 when virtual technology was utilized. Based on feedback, improvements may be considered regarding eye contact, minimizing distractions, and providing the option to extend the interview length. Our experience provides a preliminary framework for transitioning to virtual interviews in the upcoming 2020-2021 otolaryngology residency selection process during the COVID-19 era, as well as for future studies assessing the utility of this method and its impact on overall match statistics.
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