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A Framework for the Virtual Medical Interview Process: Considerations for the Applicant and the Interviewer
Christina McCain1, Brekel Kemp1, Margaret Bishop Baier2
1School of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA.
Virtual interviews are now common in academic medicine for medical school and residency applications. Both interviewers and applicants should prepare for this evolving virtual interview format.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Academic Medicine
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic necessitated the adoption of videoconferencing for interviews in academic medicine.
- This shift impacts medical school and residency applicants and interviewers.
- Virtual platforms became crucial for maintaining the application and selection processes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present considerations for interviewers and interviewees using virtual platforms.
- To focus on strategies for medical school and residency applicants in the virtual interview space.
- To outline best practices for virtual academic medicine interviews.
Main Methods:
- A literature review was conducted on virtual interview processes for medical school and residency.
- Searches were performed on PubMed using keywords such as "virtual interviews" and "academic medicine."
- 36 selected articles from 701 results were reviewed to synthesize information.
Main Results:
- Information gathered focuses on optimizing virtual interviews for both parties.
- Advantages and disadvantages of the virtual interview process were identified.
- Recommendations for improving the virtual interview experience were developed.
Conclusions:
- Virtual interviewing is an established and growing practice in medical school and residency admissions.
- The future of medical interviews will likely include virtual components.
- Adaptability to evolving virtual interview practices is essential for all stakeholders.
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