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Sarah L Nizamuddin1, Shiragi Patel1, Junaid Nizamuddin1
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Virtual interviews significantly changed anesthesiology residency applicant scores, with similar impact compared to in-person interviews. This demonstrates virtual interviews are an effective tool for residency recruitment.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Residency Recruitment
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- Residency recruitment involves substantial resources for applicants and programs.
- Virtual interviews can decrease time and costs associated with the residency interview process.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of virtual interviews on anesthesiology residency applicant scoring.
- To compare the scoring effects of virtual interviews with historical in-person interview data.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study involving virtual interviews from November 2020 to January 2021.
- Applicants were scored before and after virtual interviews; faculty identified key scoring factors.
- Comparison with historical in-person interview data from the prior year.
Main Results:
- Post-interview scores were significantly higher than pre-interview scores (4.06 vs. 3.98, P < .0001).
- The change in scores after virtual interviews was comparable to in-person interviews (P = .378).
- Key pre-interview factor was academic achievements; key interview factor was personality.
Conclusions:
- Virtual interviews significantly alter residency applicant scoring, similar to in-person interviews.
- Further research is needed on the broader effects of virtual recruitment on programs and applicants.
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