Introduction Many physician assistant (PA) programs converted from traditional in-person admission interviews to virtual interviews during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this study was to investigate the perceptions of both PA faculty and applicants to PA programs about the virtual interview process. General perceptions, advantages, and disadvantages were explored.Methods A mixed-method approach was implemented to collect data using 2 survey instruments: one for PA program applicants and another for PA program faculty. The surveys were created using a combination of previously used and new questions and distributed through email and social media. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the independent and dependent variables. Chi-square, one-way ANOVA, and Spearman's rho correlation were conducted to analyze potential relationships between variables. Qualitative data were analyzed using an iterative process and inductive reasoning to identify recurring themes and code responses into common topical categories.Results Completed surveys were received from 178 applicants and 325 faculty members. If given the choice, most applicants favored virtual interviews (62.4%), while the majority of faculty preferred in-person interviews (64.0%). The majority of applicants (84.6%) and faculty (64.9%) were comfortable making a decision about the program or applicant, respectively, after the virtual interview process. The top 3 advantages of virtual interviewing for both faculty and applicants included convenience, decreased travel time, and cost savings.Discussion Both faculty and applicants perceived the virtual interview process positively, and thus, this modality may have enough advantages to support its use in the future.
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