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Virtual interviews - Utilizing technological affordances as a predictor of applicant confidence.
D'Angelo, Anne-Lise D; D'Angelo, Jonathan D; Beaty, Jennifer S; Cleary, Robert K; Hoedema, Rebecca E; Mathis, Kellie L; Dozois, Eric J; Kelley, Scott R.
  • D'Angelo AD; Mayo Clinic, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rochester, MN, USA. Electronic address: dangelo.annelise@mayo.edu.
  • D'Angelo JD; Mayo Clinic, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rochester, MN, USA.
  • Beaty JS; Creighton University, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Omaha, NE, USA.
  • Cleary RK; St Joseph Mercy Hospital, Department of Surgery, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
  • Hoedema RE; Spectrum Health Medical Group, Colon and Rectal Surgery Center for Digestive Diseases, Grand Rapids, MI, USA.
  • Mathis KL; Mayo Clinic, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rochester, MN, USA.
  • Dozois EJ; Mayo Clinic, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rochester, MN, USA.
  • Kelley SR; Mayo Clinic, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rochester, MN, USA.
Am J Surg ; 222(6): 1085-1092, 2021 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1466001
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

In the midst of a pandemic, residency interviews transitioned to a virtual format for the first time. Little is known about the effect this will have on the match process. The study aim is to evaluate resident application processes and perceived outcomes.

METHODS:

An electronic survey was distributed to 142 colon and rectal surgery residency applicants (95% of total).

RESULTS:

A total of 77 applicants responded to the survey (54% response rate). Applicants reported high levels of satisfaction with virtual interviews but less comfort. Utilizing the mute button and using notes in a different way from face-to-face interviews were significantly associated with applicant confidence that they ranked the right program highest. A majority of applicants (73%) would recommend virtual interviews next year even if COVID-19 is not a factor.

CONCLUSION:

While applicants appear generally satisfied with virtual interviews, they also reported less comfort. Applicant confidence was predicted by utilizing the unique technological affordances offered by the virtual platform.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: School Admission Criteria / Self Concept / User-Computer Interface / Interviews as Topic / COVID-19 / Internship and Residency Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Am J Surg Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: School Admission Criteria / Self Concept / User-Computer Interface / Interviews as Topic / COVID-19 / Internship and Residency Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Am J Surg Year: 2021 Document Type: Article