Program and candidate experience with virtual interviews for the 2020 Complex General Surgical Oncology interview season during the COVID pandemic - 15/06/21
, Eric A. Ross a, Derrick Crawford a, Lily Lai b, Kiran Turaga c, Elizabeth G. Grubbs d, John Mullen e, Sean Dineen f, Michael D’Angelica g, Sanjay Reddy a, Jeffrey M. Farma a
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Abstract |
Background |
The COVID crisis hit during the interview season for the Complex General Surgical Oncology (CGSO) fellowship. With minimal time to adapt, all programs transitioned to virtual interviews. Here we describe the experience of both program directors (PDs) and candidates with virtual interviews, and provide guidelines for implementation based on the results.
Methods |
Surveys regarding interview day specifics and perceptions were created for CGSO fellowship PDs and candidates. They were distributed at the conclusion of the season, prior to match.
Results |
Thirty (94%) PDs and 64 (79%) candidates responded. Eighty-three% of PDs and 79% of candidates agreed or strongly agreed that they felt comfortable creating a rank list. If given the choice, 60% of PDs and 45% of candidates would choose virtual interviews over in-person interviews. The majority of candidates found PD overviews, fellows only sessions and pre-interview materials helpful.
Conclusion |
Overall, the majority of PDs and candidates felt comfortable creating a rank list; however, more PDs preferred virtual interviews for the future. Our results also confirm key components of a virtual interview day.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Highlights |
• | The COVID pandemic hit during the CGSO interview season, mandating a transition to virtual interviews. |
• | Survey results of program directors and candidates show ease in using a virtual platform. |
• | Both program directors and candidates felt comfortable making rank lists at the conclusion of the interview season. |
• | If given the choice, candidates would prefer in-person interviews over virtual interviews more than program directors. |
Keywords : Surgical oncology, Recruitment, Interviews, COVID
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Vol 222 - N° 1
P. 99-103 - juillet 2021 Retour au numéro
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