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Anne-Lise D D'Angelo1, Jonathan D D'Angelo1, Jennifer S Beaty2
1Mayo Clinic, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rochester, MN, USA.
American Journal of Surgery
|October 22, 2021
Summary
Virtual residency interviews increased applicant satisfaction but decreased comfort. Confidence in ranking programs was linked to using virtual platform features, with most applicants recommending the format.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Residency Programs
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a rapid shift to virtual interviews for residency applications.
- The impact of this transition on the colon and rectal surgery match process remains largely unexamined.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the resident application process during the first year of virtual interviews.
- To assess applicant perceptions of outcomes and satisfaction with the virtual interview format.
Main Methods:
- An electronic survey was administered to 142 colon and rectal surgery residency applicants.
- The survey achieved a 54% response rate, with 77 applicants providing data.
Main Results:
- Applicants reported high satisfaction but lower comfort levels with virtual interviews.
- Confidence in program ranking was associated with the use of the mute button and note-taking strategies.
- A significant majority (73%) would recommend virtual interviews for future application cycles.
Conclusions:
- Virtual interviews are generally well-received by applicants, despite some comfort concerns.
- Effective utilization of virtual platform features positively influences applicant confidence in their program ranking.
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