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Randomized evaluation of a web based interview process for urology resident selection.

Satyan K Shah1, Sanjeev Arora, Betty Skipper

  • 1Division of Urology, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131, USA. SShah@salud.unm.edu

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Web-based interviews for urology residency selection reduce costs and improve convenience for applicants. However, traditional interviews are still perceived as more effective, suggesting a blended approach for future resident selection processes.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Residency Selection
  • Telemedicine in Healthcare

Background:

  • Traditional on-site interviews are standard for residency selection.
  • Concerns exist regarding the cost and time commitment of on-site interviews for applicants.
  • Exploring alternative interview modalities is crucial for improving accessibility and efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if web-based interviews can effectively replace traditional on-site interviews for urology residency selection.
  • To compare the effectiveness, cost, convenience, and satisfaction of web-based versus on-site interviews.
  • To assess applicant and faculty perceptions of different interview formats.

Main Methods:

  • Randomized controlled trial comparing web-based (Skype) and traditional on-site interviews for urology residency applicants.
  • Participants underwent both interview types to ensure fairness.
  • Anonymous surveys using a 5-point Likert scale assessed comparative effectiveness, cost, convenience, and satisfaction.

Main Results:

  • Web-based interviews were significantly less costly ($171 vs $364) and required less time away from school (10% vs 30% missing days).
  • Applicants perceived web-based interviews as less effective (mean score 21.3 vs 25.6).
  • Both applicants and faculty favored using web-based interviews as an adjunct to on-site interviews.

Conclusions:

  • Internet-based interviews are a viable option for residency selection, offering reduced costs and enhanced convenience.
  • While web-based interviews improve accessibility, they are not yet a complete replacement for traditional on-site interviews.
  • Videoconferencing should be integrated as a supplementary tool to traditional interview methods in residency recruitment.