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Sara Multerer¹, Becky Carothers¹, Pradip D Patel¹

¹From the Department of Pediatrics, the Office of Graduate Medical Education, and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky.

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A mock interview program improved medical students' comfort and confidence for pediatric residency interviews. This program is feasible and acceptable for senior students preparing for residency placement.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Residency Training
Pediatric Specialty

Background:

Residency interviews are critical for medical residency placement.
Fourth-year medical students often face challenges during this process.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate a mock interview program for fourth-year medical students interested in pediatrics.
To assess the program's impact on student comfort and confidence levels.

Main Methods:

A mock interview program was implemented for 59 students over three academic years.
Preinterview surveys assessed comfort and confidence; postinterview focus groups gathered qualitative data.
Constant comparative analysis identified themes in student feedback.

Main Results:

Students reported discomfort with interview introductions and conclusions.
Mock interviews were most helpful for preparation, stress reduction, process familiarity, skill confidence, and feedback.
Confidence levels varied across different interview topics.

Conclusions:

The mock interview program is feasible and well-received by senior medical students.
The program has the potential to enhance comfort and confidence in the residency interview process.
Further longitudinal research is recommended to validate these findings.