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Analyzing the Landscape of the 2021 Virtual Match: A Nationwide Survey of Radiology Programs' Stakeholders.
Kamel, Serageldin; Wang, Mindy X; Guccione, Jeffrey; Zhang, Xu; Taher, Ahmed; Sanhaji, Latifa; Hsieh, Peggy; Ferguson, Emma; Elsayes, Khaled M.
  • Kamel S; Department of Lymphoma and Myeloma, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
  • Wang MX; Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas.
  • Guccione J; Department of Radiology, Stanford University, Stanford, California.
  • Zhang X; Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences, University of Texas at Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas.
  • Taher A; Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
  • Sanhaji L; Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas.
  • Hsieh P; Office of Educational Programs, The University of Texas at Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas.
  • Ferguson E; Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas.
  • Elsayes KM; Department of Abdominal Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler Street, Houston, TX 77030. Electronic address: kmelsayes@mdanderson.org.
Acad Radiol ; 29(9): 1432-1446, 2022 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1549616
ABSTRACT
RATIONALE AND

OBJECTIVES:

We aimed to provide insights into the adaptive strategies, benefits, and challenges faced by the radiology programs during the 2021 residency virtual Match. Furthermore, we explored the potential impacts of related topics, such as diversity and social media use on the Match process and outcomes. MATERIALS AND

METHODS:

A cross-sectional survey of 31 questions was designed and distributed via e-mails to individuals involved radiology programs match process during the 2021 Match. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the results of most questions. Two questions comparing the changes in factors influencing the selection of applicants on a Likert scale of 1-5 were analyzed using paired t-test and Wilcoxon signed-rank test where p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant.

RESULTS:

Responses from 125 participants were analyzed. The following factors carried less weight in evaluating applicants during 2021 Match away rotations (p < 0.01), no failed attempts in USMLE Step 1/CK (p < 0.01), grades in radiology clerkship (p < 0.04), and class rank/quartile (p < 0.04), while personal statements were more important (p < 0.03). Out of the 125 respondents, 80 (64%) and 58 (47%) strongly or somewhat agree on the effectiveness of virtual interviews in gauging applicants' candidacy and showing their programs' advantages, respectively. Advantages of virtual interviews included decreased cost, time flexibility, less faculty burden, and an increased number of offered interviews according to 81% (101/125), 46% (58/125), 40%, (50/125), and 34% (43/125), respectively. The most helpful platforms that showcased program advantages were program websites followed by Twitter and Instagram.

CONCLUSION:

Most radiology programs were able to adjust to the virtual interview process, and the majority agree on their effectiveness citing many benefits. However, there were mixed opinions if it could be sustained in future cycles.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Radiology / Internship and Residency Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Acad Radiol Journal subject: Radiology Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Radiology / Internship and Residency Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Acad Radiol Journal subject: Radiology Year: 2022 Document Type: Article