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Laura Chiel1, Hayley A Gans2, Melissa Bales3
1Instructor, Department of Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
The Journal of Pediatrics
|March 21, 2024
Summary
Virtual interviews for pediatric fellowship programs proved effective. Both program directors and fellows formed accurate impressions, whether interviews were in-person or virtual, with no clear preference for either format.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Graduate Medical Training
- Pediatric Subspecialties
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated the adoption of virtual interviews in pediatric fellowship programs starting in 2020.
- Traditional in-person interviews were replaced by virtual formats for recruitment and selection processes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effectiveness of virtual versus in-person interview formats in pediatric fellowship programs.
- To assess the accuracy of impressions formed by fellowship program directors and fellows regarding interview format.
Main Methods:
- A national survey was conducted.
- Participants included fellowship program directors and fellows who underwent interviews.
- Data were collected on experiences with both in-person and virtual interview formats.
Main Results:
- Fellowship program directors and fellows were able to form accurate impressions of candidates and programs, irrespective of the interview format.
- The study found no significant data to support one interview format (virtual or in-person) as superior to the other.
Conclusions:
- Virtual interviews are a viable and effective format for pediatric fellowship program recruitment.
- The choice between virtual and in-person interviews may not significantly impact the quality of candidate or program assessment.
