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Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency Applicant Perceptions of Virtual Interviews.
Yoon, Joshua S; Kim, Julia; Puthumana, Joseph; Ha, Michael; Liang, Yuanyuan; Rasko, Yvonne; Grant, Michael P; Nam, Arthur J; Steinberg, Jordan P; Gosman, Amanda A; Lifchez, Scott D; Liang, Fan.
  • Kim J; SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, College of Medicine, Brooklyn, NY.
  • Puthumana J; From the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Maxillofacial Surgery, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, MD.
  • Ha M; Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine.
  • Liang Y; Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Maryland School of Medicine.
  • Rasko Y; Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine.
  • Grant MP; From the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Maxillofacial Surgery, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, MD.
  • Nam AJ; From the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Maxillofacial Surgery, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, MD.
  • Steinberg JP; Department of Plastic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD.
  • Gosman AA; Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, San Diego, CA.
  • Lifchez SD; Department of Plastic Surgery, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD.
  • Liang F; From the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Maxillofacial Surgery, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, MD.
Ann Plast Surg ; 89(5): 552-559, 2022 11 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2152281
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

The 2020-2021 interview cycle for integrated plastic surgery applicants was the first to be held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we detail the largest study on integrated plastic surgery applicant perceptions after the virtual interview cycle.

METHODS:

A 35-question institutional review board-approved survey was distributed to medical students who had applied to the Johns Hopkins/University of Maryland or University of California San Diego integrated residency programs during the 2020-2021 interview cycle. Survey questions assessed the structure, strengths, and weaknesses of the exclusively virtual interview process. Survey administration and data collection were performed using the Qualtrics platform.

RESULTS:

Of 318 distributed surveys, 94 were completed. In addition, 91.5% of respondents preferred in-person interviews before the interview season, whereas 54.3% preferred in-person interviews afterward. Applicants who favored virtual interviews did not view being unable to physically meet with program staff as a detriment (P = .001) and felt they could effectively advocate for themselves (P = .002). Overall, the most cited strengths were the ability to complete more interviews (P = .01) and cost benefits (P = .02). Criticisms were directed at the impersonal nature of the exchange (86.2%), lack of physical tour (56.4%), and difficulties at self-advocacy (52.1%).

CONCLUSION:

Preference for virtual interviews increased from 7.5% to 34.0% after the virtual interview cycle. For several students, the ideal interview structure permits both in-person and virtual interviews to maximize flexibility. Augmenting with virtual city tours and one-on-one interviews may mitigate the impersonal nature of virtual interviews as perceived by some applicants.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Students, Medical / Surgery, Plastic / COVID-19 / Internship and Residency Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Ann Plast Surg Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Students, Medical / Surgery, Plastic / COVID-19 / Internship and Residency Type of study: Observational study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Ann Plast Surg Year: 2022 Document Type: Article