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Impact of COVID-19 on Radiology Residency Selection Process: A Survey of Radiology Residency Programs in the US.
Jones, Henderson M; Ankem, Akhila; Seroogy, Erik A; Kalantar, Alborz; Goldsmith, Dylan C; Rizenbergs, Kyle C; Van Meter, Tracy L.
  • Jones HM; Department of Radiology, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky.
  • Ankem A; Department of Radiology, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky.
  • Seroogy EA; Department of Radiology, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky.
  • Kalantar A; Department of Radiology, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky.
  • Goldsmith DC; Department of Radiology, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky.
  • Rizenbergs KC; Department of Radiology, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky.
  • Van Meter TL; Department of Radiology, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky. Electronic address: Tracy.vanmeter@louisville.edu.
Acad Radiol ; 29(5): 779-785, 2022 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1611554
ABSTRACT
RATIONALE AND

OBJECTIVES:

Virtual residency interviews have become crucial in maintaining CDC-recommended precautionary measures throughout the ongoing COVID-era. However, scant literature exists regarding the direct impact the pandemic has had on the radiology program selection process, including preferred modalities of residency interviews and social media utilization. This survey aimed to understand how radiology programs adapted to changes in the 2020-2021 virtual application cycle. MATERIALS AND

METHODS:

A 32-question survey was distributed to 194 residency programs between July and August of 2021. Data were analyzed primarily by using descriptive statistics and Paired Student's T-testing.

RESULTS:

A total of 31 programs completed the survey, yielding a response rate of 16%. When queried about the perceived success of virtual interviews during the 2020-2021 application cycle, 21 programs (68%) said the new interview format was very successful. Twenty-seven of the programs (87%) believed they were able to adequately gauge applicants through virtual interviews. However, when surveyed about personal preferences for interviews, the responses were more evenly distributed between virtual (11/31, 35%) and in-person (14/31, 45%). Pre-COVID, the top three criteria programs used to rank candidates were USMLE Step 1 score (20/31, 65%), letters of recommendation (17/31, 55%), and MSPE (12/31, 39%). Within the virtual, COVID-19 era, these criteria remained statistically unchanged (p = 0.22) USMLE Step 1 score (21/31, 68%), letters of recommendation (17/31, 55%), and MSPE (14/31, 45%). About half of programs who had not previously utilized social media (12 of 23, 52%) created accounts, mostly via Twitter or Instagram.

CONCLUSION:

The primary findings indicate that programs perceived success with virtually interviewing and ranking applicants, the criteria to rank applicants remain unchanged despite the virtual environment, and programs' social media utilization increased.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Radiology / Social Media / COVID-19 / Internship and Residency Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic 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 / Social Media / COVID-19 / Internship and Residency Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Acad Radiol Journal subject: Radiology Year: 2022 Document Type: Article