Perspectives on virtual interviews-A follow-up study of the Comprehensive Endocrine Surgery Fellowship interview process.
Surgery
; 171(1): 259-264, 2022 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1309392
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Comprehensive Endocrine Surgery Fellowship interview stakeholders previously favored in-person interviews, despite time and expense. This study assessed perception changes given mandated virtual interviews because of coronavirus disease 2019.METHODS:
Immediately after the 2020 Match, anonymous surveys were distributed to applicants (n = 37) and program directors (n = 22). Mixed-methods analyses were used to evaluate responses. Results were compared to data from a prior study of the 2013 to 2018 in-person interview process.RESULTS:
Response rates were 82% (program directors) and 60% (applicants). Compared with prior applicants, 2020 applicants attended similar numbers of interviews (1-10, 32% vs 37%; P = .61), used fewer vacation days (23% vs 56%; P = .01), and most reported 0 expenses. Burdens included lack of protected time for interviews. The virtual format did not compromise applicant ability to meet faculty (mean rank = 6.8/10) or make favorable impressions (mean rank = 6.8/10). Program directors reported equivalent or improved assessments of applicants. Program directors (72%) and applicants (77%) indicated that future interviews should be partially or completely virtual.CONCLUSION:
In contrast to prior survey data, applicants and program directors now express interest in virtual or hybrid interview processes. Virtual interviews were less costly, less time-consuming, and met goals effectively. Integrating virtual interview components will require innovative strategies to reduce redundancies and promote equitable access.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Personnel Selection
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Interviews as Topic
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Videoconferencing
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Fellowships and Scholarships
Type of study:
Cohort study
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Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
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Randomized controlled trials
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
Surgery
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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