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Applicant selection procedures: a more objective approach to the interview process.

C P Vojir, R A Bronstein

    Journal of Allied Health
    |May 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    A new objective interview system for the University of Colorado Medical Technology Program improved student selection. This behaviorally anchored instrument enhanced reliability and successfully predicted student success.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Health Professions Education
    • Student Selection

    Background:

    • The University of Colorado Medical Technology Program faced challenges with subjective applicant interviews.
    • The inherent subjectivity of traditional interviews impacted the fairness and reliability of student selection.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and implement a more objective interview process for medical technology program applicants.
    • To enhance the reliability and predictive validity of the student selection process.

    Main Methods:

    • A behaviorally anchored rating scale was developed as a measurement instrument.
    • Faculty raters received specific training techniques to improve objectivity and reliability.
    • The new interview system's performance was compared to the previous subjective method.

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    Main Results:

    • The new interview system demonstrated measurably better performance than the predecessor.
    • Higher reliability coefficients were achieved with the behaviorally anchored instrument.
    • A significant canonical correlation was found between the interview system and student success variables.

    Conclusions:

    • Careful design and implementation of interview processes can yield objective and reliable results.
    • The objective interview system effectively predicts student success in the Medical Technology Program.
    • The enhanced objectivity and reliability of the interview process support fair and effective student selection.