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Perceptions of a virtual interview process for pharmacy residents during the COVID-19 pandemic: A multisite survey of residency candidates, preceptors, and residency program directors.
Beechinor, Ryan J; Eche, Ifeoma Mary; Edmonds, Nicholas; Mordino, Jason; Serafin, Hope; Roller, Lauren; Spracklin, Tasleem; Hayes, Genevieve; Hamby, Aaron; Mediwala, Krutika N; Armstrong, Drew L; Rogers, Maegan L; Baje, Mark A; Lee, Helen S; Lee, Kelly C; Lepkowsky, Marcie; Li, Fanny; Morris, Mandy; Quan, Rita Jue; Yamamoto, Christopher; Ohler, Kirsten H; Kraft, Mike D; Starosta, Kate; Parker, Tricia; Poole, Patricia.
  • Beechinor RJ; UC Davis Health, Sacramento, CA, USA.
  • Eche IM; Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brookline, MA, USA.
  • Edmonds N; Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brookline, MA, USA.
  • Mordino J; Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA.
  • Serafin H; Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA.
  • Roller L; Highland Hospital, Oakland, CA, USA.
  • Spracklin T; Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
  • Hayes G; Medical University of South Carolina Health, Charleston, SC, USA.
  • Hamby A; Medical University of South Carolina Health, Charleston, SC, USA.
  • Mediwala KN; Medical University of South Carolina Health, Charleston, SC, USA.
  • Armstrong DL; Regional One Health, Memphis, TN, USA.
  • Rogers ML; Regional One Health, Memphis, TN, USA.
  • Baje MA; UCI Health, Orange, CA, USA.
  • Lee HS; UCI Health, Orange, CA, USA.
  • Lee KC; UC San Diego Health, San Diego, CA, USA.
  • Lepkowsky M; UC San Diego Health, San Diego, CA, USA.
  • Li F; UC San Francisco Health, San Francisco, CA, USA.
  • Morris M; UC San Francisco Health, San Francisco, CA, USA.
  • Quan RJ; UCLA Health, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
  • Yamamoto C; UCLA Health, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
  • Ohler KH; University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, Chicago, IL, USA.
  • Kraft MD; University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
  • Starosta K; University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
  • Parker T; UC Davis Health, Sacramento, CA, USA.
  • Poole P; UC Davis Health, Sacramento, CA, USA.
Am J Health Syst Pharm ; 79(16): 1385-1392, 2022 08 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1831007
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

To describe the perceptions of residency candidates, residency practitioners (current residents and preceptors), and residency program directors (RPDs) regarding a virtual interview process for pharmacy residency programs across multiple institutions.

METHODS:

In May 2021, an anonymous web-based questionnaire characterizing perceptions of the virtual interview process used during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was distributed to residency candidates, residency practitioners, and RPDs across 13 institutions. Quantitative responses measured on a 5-point Likert scale were summarized with descriptive statistics, and open-ended questions were analyzed using thematic qualitative methods.

RESULTS:

236 residency candidates and 253 residency practitioners/RPDs completed the questionnaire, yielding response rates of 27.8% (236 of 848), and 38.1% (253 of 663), respectively. Overall, both groups perceived the virtual interview format positively. When asked whether virtual interviews should replace in-person interviews moving forward, 60.0% (18 of 30) of RPDs indicated they agreed or strongly agreed, whereas only 30.5% (61 of 200) of current preceptors/residents and 28.7% (66 of 230) of residency candidates agreed or strongly agreed. Thematic analysis of qualitative responses revealed that while virtual interviews were easier logistically, the lack of in-person interactions was a common concern for many stakeholders. Lastly, the majority (65.0%) of residency candidates reported greater than $1,000 in savings with virtual interviews.

CONCLUSION:

Virtual interviews offered logistical and financial benefits. The majority of RPDs were in favor of offering virtual interviews to replace in-person interviews, whereas the majority of residency candidates and practitioners preferred on-site interviews. As restrictions persist with the ongoing pandemic, our results provide insight into best practices for virtual pharmacy residency interviews.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pharmacy / COVID-19 / Internship and Residency Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Am J Health Syst Pharm Journal subject: Pharmacy / Hospitals Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ajhp

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pharmacy / COVID-19 / Internship and Residency Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Am J Health Syst Pharm Journal subject: Pharmacy / Hospitals Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Ajhp