Program and candidate experience with virtual interviews for the 2020 Complex General Surgical Oncology interview season during the COVID pandemic

Hill, Maureen V.; Ross, Eric A.; Crawford, Derrick; Lai, Lily; Turaga, Kiran K.; Grubbs, Elizabeth G.; Mullen, John; Dineen, Seán; D’Angelica, Michael I.; Reddy, Sanjay S.; Farma, Jeffrey M.

doi:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.11.007

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“…Vining et al 5 reported that all of the CGSO fellowship applicants (16/16) to their single center reported a good or very good understanding of the program after the virtual interview day. On the other hand, Hill et al 6 found that only 39% (25/64) of CGSO fellowship applicants agreed or strongly agreed that a virtual interview allowed for an accurate representation of the program. Similarly, Chandler et al 7 reported that only 35% (7/20) of pediatric surgery fellowship applicants reported that they strongly agreed or agreed that virtual interviews allowed them to decide if a program was the "right fit.…”

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“…surveyed complex general surgical oncology (CGSO) fellowship applicants to a single center and a majority (13/16, 81.3%) felt they conveyed themselves well or very well in virtual interviews. Similarly, Hill et al6 …”

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“…In contrast to this study, a majority of CGSO fellows preferred live interviews compared to the virtual interviews they underwent. 5,6 However, based on the responses it is clear that pediatric anesthesiology applicants harbored fear that virtual interviews in a hybrid system would be differentially evaluated by programs. It is possible that this also factored into the Vining study.…”

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“…It is worth noting that, to date, this is the largest sample of GME applicant attitudes toward virtual interviews reported. [5][6][7][8] Nonetheless, since the survey was completed after completion of the match process, an important limitation is recall bias, which may have skewed results depending on an individual respondent's satisfaction with match results. Finally, surveys are always subject to response bias particularly in their construction by the investigators;…”

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The impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on the 2020 pediatric anesthesiology fellowship application cycle: A survey of applicants

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Corridore

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Pediatric Anesthesia

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Corridore

et al. 2021

Pediatric Anesthesia

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“…In a survey of complex general surgical oncology program directors (PDs) and applicants, most PDs felt virtual interviews permitted accurate portrayals of programs and applicants. 24 Roughly half of applicants felt virtual interviews allowed applicants to accurately portray themselves; nearly half had a neutral view regarding programs’ ability to accurately represent themselves. In another report, over 85% of surveyed female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery fellowship PDs reported satisfaction with virtual interviews and found them effective in assessing applicants; 31% preferred virtual interviews, and 60% reported being likely to offer virtual interviews in the future.…”

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Virtual Recruitment is Here to Stay: 2020 ID Fellowship Program and Matched Applicant Recruitment Experiences

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Background: Graduate Medical Education training programs transitioned to all-virtual recruitment in 2020. Few data have been published regarding the consequences of this transition. We desired to understand (1) infectious diseases (ID) fellowship programs' recruitment efforts and the effect of virtual recruitment on application and interview numbers, and (2) the number of programs to which matched applicants applied and interviewed, and their perspectives on virtual recruitment. Methods: In 2020-21 we surveyed all United States ID fellowship program directors (PDs) and matched applicants. Descriptive data analysis was performed on quantitative survey items. Free-text responses were analyzed through a quantitative content analysis approach. Results: PD response rate was 68/158 (43%); applicant response rate was at least 23% (85/365). PDs reported a 27% increase in mean number of applications received and a 45% increase in mean number of applicants interviewed. Applicants especially valued online program structure information, PD program overview videos, fellow testimonials, didactic and curriculum content, and current fellow profiles. Most applicants preferred interviews lasting no more than 40 minutes and interview days lasting no more than 5 hours. Nearly all (60/64, 94%) PDs adequately learned about candidates; most (48/64, 75%) felt unable to showcase their program as well as when in-person. Most PDs (54/64, 84%) and applicants (56/73, 77%) want at least an option for virtual recruitment moving forward. Conclusions: Virtual recruitment enabled programs to accommodate more applicants and highlighted applicants' preferences for programs' augmented online presences and time-limited interview days. Most programs and applicants want the option for virtual interviews.

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Evaluation of pharmacy residency recruitment and interview processes during the COVID‐19 pandemic (2020‐2021 application cycle)

Wingler

Cretella

Wagner

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J Am Coll Clin Pharm

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Introduction Due to the COVID‐19 pandemic, most pharmacy residency programs changed to an all‐virtual format for recruitment and interviews for the 2020‐2021 application cycle. There are no data evaluating the experiences and perceptions of these changes from the perspective of pharmacy residency programs and applicants. Methods An electronic cross‐sectional survey was distributed via email to post‐graduate year 1 (PGY1) and post‐graduate year 2 (PGY2) pharmacy residency programs and applicants across the Southeastern United States. Results have been reported according to the Checklist for Reporting of Survey Studies (CROSS) guidelines (Enhancing the QUAlity and Transparency Of health Research [EQUATOR] Network). Results 142 residency applicants and 104 residency programs responded to the survey. Most respondents participated in virtual recruitment and interviews. In 2020‐2021, less residency programs participated in local/regional showcases and personal placement services, but social media engagement increased. Of the applicants who responded, over half felt the need to apply to more programs during this application cycle, and a corresponding increase in applications were seen by residency programs. Residency interviews appeared shorter than previous years, and less programs offered an informal time to get to know the applicants. Overall, applicants and residency programs preferred on‐site interviews, but both parties reported feeling confident creating rank lists after virtual interviews. Conclusion These results highlight the impact of COVID‐19 on residency recruitment and the interview process. Residency programs should implement feedback for improving the virtual experience, as able. The ongoing pandemic may affect the 2022‐2023 application cycle, and pharmacy leadership organizations should consider developing guidance for applicants and residency programs on navigating another year of virtual events. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Program and candidate experience with virtual interviews for the 2020 Complex General Surgical Oncology interview season during the COVID pandemic

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The impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on the 2020 pediatric anesthesiology fellowship application cycle: A survey of applicants

The impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on the 2020 pediatric anesthesiology fellowship application cycle: A survey of applicants

Virtual Recruitment is Here to Stay: 2020 ID Fellowship Program and Matched Applicant Recruitment Experiences

Evaluation of pharmacy residency recruitment and interview processes during the COVID‐19 pandemic (2020‐2021 application cycle)

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