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Perceptions and lessons from web-based interviews for the reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship
Eduardo Hariton1, Christina A Raker2, Gary N Frishman2
1University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, California.
Fertility and Sterility
|May 21, 2021
Summary
Web-based interviews (WBIs) were found to be adequate for fellowship applicants and program directors, offering cost savings and increased access. Most participants favor their continued use post-pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Reproductive Medicine
- Fellowship Training
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a shift to web-based interviews (WBIs) in medical fellowship applications.
- Previous interview formats involved significant travel costs and logistical challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the experiences and perceptions of reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship applicants and program directors (PDs) regarding WBIs.
- To assess the adequacy of WBIs in conveying program information and their potential for future use.
Main Methods:
- A nationwide cross-sectional study involving applicants and PDs in the 2020 reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship cycle.
- Anonymous surveys were distributed to gather data on applicant and PD experiences and satisfaction with WBIs.
Main Results:
- Most applicants and PDs found WBIs adequate for assessing program strengths, faculty, diversity, and training opportunities, though less so for clinical sites.
- WBIs were associated with significantly lower costs and allowed applicants to interview at more programs.
- High confidence in ranking was reported by both applicants (73%) and PDs (86%) after WBIs.
Conclusions:
- Applicants and PDs reported favorable experiences and perceptions of WBIs.
- A majority of participants endorse the continued use of WBIs, suggesting they are an adequate substitute for in-person interviews.
- Findings can guide the optimization of future web-based interview practices in fellowship programs.
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