Part 2: Assessment of a virtual vs. onsite interview experience from the interviewer perspective
Kathryn Litten1, Elena Dang1, Kenneth A Lawson1
1The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, 2409 University Ave, Mail Code A1900, Austin, TX 78712, United States.
Currents in Pharmacy Teaching & Learning
|March 10, 2023
Summary
Virtual interviews for pharmacy school candidates were preferred by interviewers, reducing participation barriers and maintaining assessment quality. However, score differences suggest a need for standardization if both virtual and onsite formats are offered.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Medical Education Assessment
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a shift to virtual interviews in pharmacy education.
- Limited research exists on the impact of virtual interview formats on candidate assessment by interviewers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine interviewer ability to assess candidates using virtual interviews.
- To identify barriers to participation in virtual interview processes for pharmacy programs.
Main Methods:
- A modified multiple mini-interview (mMMI) format was used for virtual interviews.
- An 18-item survey assessed interviewer perceptions of virtual interviews.
- Virtual mMMI scores were compared to previous onsite MMI scores.
Main Results:
- 53% of interviewers responded to the survey, with 59% preferring virtual interviews.
- Interviewers reported fewer barriers, increased comfort, and more time with applicants virtually.
- 90% of interviewers felt they could assess candidates as well virtually as in person for most attributes; seven of nine attributes showed significantly higher scores in the virtual cohort.
Conclusions:
- Virtual interviews reduced participation barriers and allowed effective candidate assessment from the interviewer's perspective.
- While virtual interviews enhance accessibility, significant score differences necessitate standardization for simultaneous offering of virtual and onsite formats.
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