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Evaluation of Residency Applicant Preferences for Continuing Virtual Interviews: A National Database Analysis
Nicholas R Lenze1, William J Benjamin2, Angela P Mihalic3
1is a Resident Physician, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Journal of Graduate Medical Education
|February 21, 2025
Summary
Most residency applicants prefer virtual interviews, with this trend increasing annually. Factors like female sex and underrepresented in medicine status predict this preference, while surgical specialty applicants are less likely to favor virtual interviews.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Residency Application Process
- Virtual Interviewing
Background:
- Limited evidence exists to guide decisions on continuing virtual residency interviews.
- Residency interviews shifted to virtual formats, necessitating an understanding of applicant preferences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess residency applicant preferences for the continuation of virtual interviews.
- To identify factors influencing applicant preferences for virtual residency interviews.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective, cross-sectional analysis of the Texas Seeking Transparency in Application to Residency (STAR) survey data (2021-2023).
- Evaluated the percentage of applicants favoring virtual interviews and predictors of this preference.
- Survey data included academic metrics, application process details, and optional sociodemographic information.
Main Results:
- 68.8% of 20,547 eligible applicants favored continuing virtual interviews.
- Preference for virtual interviews increased from 57.5% in 2021 to 78.8% in 2023 (P<.001).
- Female sex, underrepresented in medicine (UIM) status, and certain geographic regions were associated with favoring virtual interviews. Surgical specialty applicants were less likely to favor them.
Conclusions:
- A majority of residency applicants support the continuation of virtual interviews.
- Applicant preference for virtual interviews has shown a consistent upward trend over three application cycles.
- Demographic and specialty factors influence preferences for virtual residency interviews.
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