In-Person Second Look During a Residency Virtual Interview Season: An Important Consideration for Radiology Residency Applicants

Applicant and Program Director Perceptions of Second Look Events During the 2023 Radiation Oncology Residency Match

“…Studies on applicant perceptions suggest that resident camaraderie, program culture, and an understanding of the program's city cannot be fully appreciated in the virtual interview format. 6 , 10 , 11 One survey of Diagnostic Radiology residency applicants showed that attendance of in-person SLEs in the setting of exclusively virtual interviews imparted a better understanding of the program and city, which in turn influenced the applicant's final ROLs. 11 …”

“… 6 , 10 , 11 One survey of Diagnostic Radiology residency applicants showed that attendance of in-person SLEs in the setting of exclusively virtual interviews imparted a better understanding of the program and city, which in turn influenced the applicant's final ROLs. 11 …”

“…The applicant survey asked about applicant perceptions of, barriers to participation in, and any resultant behavioral changes after participation in SLEs. The questions were designed to incorporate both published 11 and anecdotal experiences. The PD survey inquired about logistics, financial support, and components of SLEs, and assessed perceptions and barriers to participation.…”

“… 9 Nevertheless, as travel restrictions ease and programs acclimate to virtual interviews, SLEs are re-emerging across specialties. 10 , 11 Currently, there is no guidance to residency programs from governing bodies of graduate medical education such as the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) or Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) regarding SLEs. 12 , 13 The AAMC, however, does provide general guidance to applicants in “Careers in Medicine” 14 that reinforces the voluntary nature.…”