Resource Utilization and Emergency Medicine Advisors' Approach to Video Interview Preparation

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Residency Admissions
• Standardized Video Interview (SVI)

Background:

• The Standardized Video Interview (SVI) was a novel component of the medical residency application process.
• It aimed to assess professional behaviors and interpersonal skills, but preparation guidance was limited.
• Understanding how advisors guided students through this new process was crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the practices of medical education advisors in preparing students for the SVI.
• To analyze the resources, time commitment, and costs associated with SVI preparation.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional analysis was conducted using an electronic questionnaire.
• The survey was distributed to members of the Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine (CORD EM).
• A mixed-methods approach analyzed both open- and closed-ended responses.

Main Results:

• Fifty-six responses were received from 270 residency programs.
• Advisors primarily used personal experience and national consensus for guidance.
• Common resources included space (41%) and technical support (47%); preparation time and costs varied widely (up to $10,000).

Conclusions:

• Significant variability exists in how medical residency programs prepare students for the SVI.
• This includes differences in dedicated advising time, financial investment, and types of resources used.
• The findings offer a snapshot of responses to a uniform change in the application process.