2019
DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2018.08.010
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Efficacy of Videoconference Interviews in the Pediatric Surgery Match

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“…Chandler et al found that both applicants and faculty did not think virtual interviews could replace in-person interviews but could instead be used as a screening tool. 8 Other studies have been published examining at virtual interviews for other specialties. One study looking at Gastroenterology fellowship interviews also found that most applicants felt virtual interviews should not completely replace the in-person interviews.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Chandler et al found that both applicants and faculty did not think virtual interviews could replace in-person interviews but could instead be used as a screening tool. 8 Other studies have been published examining at virtual interviews for other specialties. One study looking at Gastroenterology fellowship interviews also found that most applicants felt virtual interviews should not completely replace the in-person interviews.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…24 Previous interview applicants have additionally highlighted some concerns about virtual interviews, which have been sporadically implemented in various specialties before COVID-19. 20,[24][25][26] In a study by Pasadhika et al, applicants to the University of Arizona in the 2011 Ophthalmology match were given a choice of video or live interviews. 20 Interviewees responded favorably to video interviews but thought an on-site departmental tour should be mandatory for a comprehensive impression of the program.…”
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“…found that in addition to technical difficulties, applicants expressed concerns about the limited number of faculty interviewers and inability to view the hospital; they also missed observing how surgical faculty and trainees interact. 26 Healy et al reported that while in the minority, 15% of candidates who participated in videoconference interviews for adult reconstruction fellowship at Newton-Wellesley Hospital's Kaplan Joint Center between 2015 and 2017 did not feel they presented themselves to their satisfaction, 19% were not comfortable ranking the program, and 34% stated that videoconference interviews had an unfavorable impact on their ranking of the program. 24 These studies demonstrate that despite the reduction in financial spending, there are less quantifiable costs to applicants' abilities to convey themselves and assess a program with virtual recruitment.…”
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“…Fellowship and residency programs have at times relied upon online meetings as part of the interview process, but this is historically rare. 2 Residents may lack experience and skill with virtual interviews given that this is not a widely used method of assessing prospective trainees. Given the competitive nature of fellowship interviews, candidates may express concern that they are at a disadvantage in engaging in online meetings versus live, on-site interviews, and similarly may feel illprepared to perform optimally during online interviews.…”
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