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Hughes BD, Perone JA, Cummins CB, Sommerhalder C, Tyler DS, Bowen-Jallow KA, Radhakrishnan RS. Personality Testing May Identify Applicants Who Will Become Successful in General Surgery Residency. J Surg Res 2018; 233:240-248. [PMID: 30502254 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2018.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2018] [Revised: 07/06/2018] [Accepted: 08/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Identification of successful general surgical residents remains a challenging endeavor for program directors with a national attrition of approximately 20% per year. The Big 5 personality traits and the Grit Scale have been extensively studied in many industries, and certain traits are associated with professional or academic success. However, their utility in surgery resident selection is unknown. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of all categorical surgery residents (n = 34) at the University of Texas Medical Branch from 2015 to 2017. Current residents were classified into low performing (n = 12) or non-low performing (n = 22) based on residency performance and standardized test scores. Groups were assessed for differences in both conventional metrics used for selection and Big 5 and grit scores using bivariate analysis and Pearson's correlation coefficient. Personality testing was administered to recent resident applicants (n = 81). Applicants were ranked using conventional application information. We then examined the applicants' personalities and their rank position with personality characteristics of non-low-performing residents to determine if there was any correlation. RESULTS The Big 5 personality test identified significantly higher extroversion, conscientiousness, and emotional stability scores in those residents classified as non-low performers. There was no significant difference in conventional metrics or in grit scores between non-low performers and low performers. Our final rank does not correlate well with personality traits of non-low performers. CONCLUSIONS The Big 5 test may prove to be a useful adjunct to the traditional residency application in identifying applicants who may become successful in general surgery residency.
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- Byron D Hughes
- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
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- Department of Surgery, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas
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Dandekar A, Weintraub MLR, McFeely ED, Chasnovitz R. Parent Involvement in the Pediatric Resident Applicant Interview. Acad Pediatr 2018; 18:605-608. [PMID: 29567121 DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2018.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2018] [Accepted: 02/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Parents and patients are actively involved in the clinical learning environment, yet scant literature exists about their involvement in the residency interview process. We aimed to pilot a process of including parents in resident interviews and to determine its value. METHODS During the 2016-17 residency interview cycle, 22 parent volunteers, blinded to applicant credentials, conducted brief structured interviews with 118 applicants. We then surveyed all parents and applicants with the use of mixed methods: descriptive statistics to analyze 5-point Likert-type-scale responses, and content analysis to identify themes from open-ended questions. Although parent interviews were not used in ranking, we later compared final composite parent interview scores (1-10, with 10 being high) among the final rank and match list candidates. RESULTS Response rates were high for both groups (parents 100%; resident applicants 98.3%). Parents felt strongly positive about meeting applicants (mean ± SD, 5.00 ± 0.00), the value of parent participation (4.90 ± 0.30), and their own experience (4.95 ± 0.22). Applicants felt positive about meeting parents (4.45 ± 0.70), the value of parent participation (3.92 ± 0.84), and their own experience (4.51 ± 0.67). Several themes emerged from both groups, with the most salient parent themes including the value of patient-centered perspectives and appreciation and joy of meeting applicants. Parent interview scores correlated with the final match list, with matched applicants scoring higher (9.08 vs 8.51; P = .05). CONCLUSIONS Involvement of parents in the pediatric residency interview process is achievable, is perceived positively by parents and applicants, and may provide valuable perspectives for consideration in residency selection.
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- Abhay Dandekar
- Pediatric Residency Training Program, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Department of Pediatrics, Oakland Medical Center, Oakland, CA.
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- Pediatric Residency Training Program, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Department of Pediatrics, Oakland Medical Center, Oakland, CA
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- Pediatric Residency Training Program, Kaiser Permanente Northern California, Department of Pediatrics, Oakland Medical Center, Oakland, CA
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Judge PD, Alvi SA, Tawfik KO. Priorities in the Neurotology Fellowship Match: A Survey Study of Program Directors and Fellows. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2018; 127:625-630. [PMID: 29925248 DOI: 10.1177/0003489418783781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To ascertain motivations and priorities for neurotology fellowship applicants and program directors during the match process. METHODS Anonymous online survey distributed to 20 fellowship program directors and 40 current and incoming neurotology fellows. A 5-point Likert scale was used to assess the priorities of fellowship applicants and program directors in the match process. RESULTS Twenty-four of 40 (60%) current or incoming fellows and 14 of 20 (65%) program directors responded to the survey. Fellows rated surgical exposure and volume as their highest priorities. In addition to neurotology case load, fellows highly valued exposure to otologic surgery. Salary, call, and work/life balance were among the lowest rated factors among fellows. Program directors attached the highest priority to the applicant interview performance, followed by strength of letters of recommendation and quality of prior research. Ethnicity, sex, and likelihood of an applicant ranking a program highly were the lowest rated factors among program directors. CONCLUSION Among neurotology fellows, operative case load and breadth of surgical exposure are highly valued components of accredited fellowship training. Among neurotology fellowship program directors, candidates' performance during the fellowship interview appears to be highly valued, more so than the strength of applicants' letters of recommendation or prior research credentials.
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- Paul D Judge
- 1 Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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- 2 Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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- 3 Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Luedi MM, Doll D, Boggs SD, Stueber F. Successful Personalities in Anesthesiology and Acute Care Medicine: Are We Selecting, Training, and Supporting the Best? Anesth Analg 2018; 124:359-361. [PMID: 27861434 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000001714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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- Markus M Luedi
- From the *Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Bern University Hospital Inselspital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland; †Department of General Surgery, St. Marienhospital Vechta, Academic Teaching Hospital of the Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Vechta, Germany; ‡Department of Anesthesiology, The James J Peters VA Medical Center, New York; and §Department of Anesthesiology, The Ican School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York
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A Feasibility Assessment of Behavioral-based Interviewing to Improve Candidate Selection for a Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program. Ann Am Thorac Soc 2018; 14:576-583. [PMID: 28306323 DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.201611-940oc] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Traditional interviews for residency and fellowship training programs are an important component in the selection process, but can be of variable value due to a nonstandardized approach. We redesigned the candidate interview process for our large pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship program in the United States using a behavioral-based interview (BBI) structure. The primary goal of this approach was to standardize the assessment of candidates within noncognitive domains with the goal of selecting those with the best fit for our institution's fellowship program. Eight faculty members attended two BBI workshops. The first workshop identified our program's "best fit" criteria using the framework of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education's six core competencies and additional behaviors that fit within our programs. BBI questions were then selected from a national database and refined based on the attributes deemed most important by our faculty. In the second workshop, faculty practiced the BBI format in mock interviews with third-year fellows. The interview process was further refined based on feedback from the interviewees, and then applied with fellowship candidates for the 2014 recruitment season. The 1-year pilot of behavioral-based interviewing allowed us to achieve consensus on the traits sought for our incoming fellows and to standardize the interview process for our program using the framework of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education core competencies. Although the effects of this change on the clinical performance of our fellows have not yet been assessed, this description of our development and implementation processes may be helpful for programs seeking to redesign their applicant interviews.
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Platt MP, Akhtar-Khavari V, Ortega R, Schneider JI, Fineberg T, Grundfast KM. The Interactive Candidate Assessment Tool: A New Way to Interview Residents. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2017; 156:1150-1153. [DOI: 10.1177/0194599817699374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The purpose of the residency interview is to determine the extent to which a well-qualified applicant is a good fit with a residency program. However, questions asked during residency interviews tend to be standard and repetitive, and they may not elicit information that best differentiates one applicant from another. The iCAT (interactive Candidate Assessment Tool) is a novel interview instrument that allows both interviewers and interviewees to learn about each other in a meaningful way. The iCAT uses a tablet computer to enable the candidate to select questions from an array of video and nonvideo vignettes. Vignettes include recorded videos regarding some aspect of the program, while other icons include questions within recognizable categories. Postinterview surveys demonstrated advantages over traditional interview methods, with 93% agreeing that it was an innovative and effective tool for conducting residency program interviews. The iCAT for residency interviews is a technological advancement that facilitates in-depth candidate assessment.
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- Michael P. Platt
- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Walaszek A. Keep Calm and Recruit On: Residency Recruitment in an Era of Increased Anxiety about the Future of Psychiatry. ACADEMIC PSYCHIATRY : THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF DIRECTORS OF PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENCY TRAINING AND THE ASSOCIATION FOR ACADEMIC PSYCHIATRY 2017; 41:213-220. [PMID: 28188506 DOI: 10.1007/s40596-017-0664-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2016] [Accepted: 01/09/2017] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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- Art Walaszek
- University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
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McArthur TA, Flug JA, Restauri N. Behavioral Interviewing: Integrating ACGME Competency-Based Questions Into the Radiology Resident Selection Process. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol 2017; 46:91-94. [DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2016.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2016] [Revised: 10/02/2016] [Accepted: 11/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Martin M, Salzberg L. Resident characteristics to evaluate during recruitment and interview: a Delphi study. EDUCATION FOR PRIMARY CARE 2016; 28:81-85. [PMID: 27966391 DOI: 10.1080/14739879.2016.1266696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The recruitment and interview process for medical residency programmes is a time- and resource-intensive effort. There is very little research to guide programmes when evaluating residency candidates. This study represents one step in identifying candidate characteristics to assess during the recruitment and interview process. METHODS Sixteen expert interviewers from 14 family medicine residency programmes in North Carolina participated in a three-round Delphi study to build consensus around a ranked list of successful resident candidate characteristics. An interrater reliability analysis produced average pair-wise agreement and Krippendorff's Alpha coefficients. RESULTS Clinical skills, medical knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills, critical thinking, and professional and ethical behaviour were the highest ranked characteristics. Average pair-wise agreement for rounds two and three were 6.30 and 11.04%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Residency programmes may benefit from using an empirically studied list of characteristics to evaluate candidate applications and interviews. Future research should include national surveys of expert interviewers from a variety of residency programmes and a longitudinal study to correlate interview evaluations using the ranked list with measures of residency success.
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- Matthew Martin
- a Duke/Southern Regional Area Health Education Centre (AHEC) Family Medicine Residency Programme , Fayetteville , NC , USA
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- a Duke/Southern Regional Area Health Education Centre (AHEC) Family Medicine Residency Programme , Fayetteville , NC , USA
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Skalski JH, Dulohery MM, Kelm DJ, Ramar K. Impact of a Preinterview Dinner on Candidate Perception of a Fellowship Training Program. J Grad Med Educ 2016; 8:763-766. [PMID: 28018544 PMCID: PMC5180534 DOI: 10.4300/jgme-d-16-00162.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The interview visit is an important component of residency and fellowship recruitment that requires a substantial expenditure of time and resources for both training programs and candidates. OBJECTIVE Survey aimed to study the impact of a preinterview dinner on fellowship program candidates. METHODS A single center preintervention and postintervention comparison study was conducted using an electronic survey distributed to all Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship candidates over 3 years (2013-2015). The interview visit in 2013 did not include a preinterview dinner (no-dinner group), while the candidates interviewing in 2014 and 2015 were invited to a preinterview dinner with current fellows on the evening before the interview day (dinner group). RESULTS The survey was distributed to all candidates (N = 70) who interviewed between 2013 and 2015 with a 59% (n = 41) completion rate. Ninety percent of respondents (37 of 41) reported that a preinterview dinner is valuable, primarily to gain more information about the program and to meet current fellows. Among candidates who attended the dinner, 88% (23 of 26) reported the dinner improved their impression of the program. The dinner group was more likely to have a positive view of current fellows in the program as desirable peers compared to candidates in the no-dinner group. CONCLUSIONS This pilot study suggests that a preinterview dinner may offer benefits for candidates and training programs and may enhance candidates' perceptions of the fellowship program relative to other programs they are considering.
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Breitkopf DM, Vaughan LE, Hopkins MR. Correlation of Behavioral Interviewing Performance With Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Applicant Characteristics☆?>. JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION 2016; 73:954-958. [PMID: 27321984 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2016.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2016] [Revised: 04/21/2016] [Accepted: 05/19/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine which individual residency applicant characteristics were associated with improved performance on standardized behavioral interviews. Behavioral interviewing has become a common technique for assessing resident applicants. Few data exist on factors that predict success during the behavioral interview component of the residency application process. DESIGN Interviewers were trained in behavioral interviewing techniques before each application season. Standardized questions were used. Behavioral interview scores and Electronic Residency Application Service data from residency applicants was collected prospectively for 3 years. SETTING It included the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-accredited obstetrics-gynecology residency program at a Midwestern academic medical center. PARTICIPANTS Medical students applying to a single obstetrics-gynecology residency program from 2012 to 2014 participated in the study. RESULTS Data were collected from 104 applicants during 3 successive interview seasons. Applicant's age was associated with higher overall scores on questions about leadership, coping, and conflict management (for applicants aged ≤25, 26-27, or ≥28y, mean scores were 15.2, 16.0, and 17.2, respectively; p = 0.03), as was a history of employment before medical school (16.8 vs 15.5; p = 0.03). Applicants who participated in collegiate team sports scored lower on questions asking influence/persuasion, initiative, and relationship management compared with those who did not (mean, 15.5 vs 17.1; p = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS Advanced applicant age and history of work experience before medical school may improve skills in dealing with difficult situations and offer opportunities in leadership. In the behavioral interview format, having relevant examples from life experience to share during the interviews may improve the quality of the applicant's responses. Increased awareness of the factors predicting interview performance helps inform the selection process and allows program directors to prioritize the most appropriate candidates for the match.
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- Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Sharma N. Bring Back the Interview for Exiting Medical Students in the United Kingdom. J Grad Med Educ 2016; 8:466. [PMID: 27413470 PMCID: PMC4936885 DOI: 10.4300/jgme-d-15-00787.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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- Neel Sharma
- Clinical Research Fellow, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National University Hospital, Singapore
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Berger JS, Cioletti A. Viewpoint From 2 Graduate Medical Education Deans Application Overload in the Residency Match Process. J Grad Med Educ 2016; 8:317-21. [PMID: 27413430 PMCID: PMC4936845 DOI: 10.4300/jgme-d-16-00239.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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- Jeffrey S. Berger
- Corresponding author: Jeffrey S. Berger, MD, MBA, George Washington Hospital, Second Floor, 900 23rd Street NW, Washington, DC 20037, 202.715.4750,
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- Franz Smith
- Associate Program Director of Surgery, Saint Barnabas Medical Center
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Vadi MG, Malkin MR, Lenart J, Stier GR, Gatling JW, Applegate II RL. Comparison of web-based and face-to-face interviews for application to an anesthesiology training program: a pilot study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL EDUCATION 2016; 7:102-8. [PMID: 27039029 PMCID: PMC4820321 DOI: 10.5116/ijme.56e5.491a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2015] [Accepted: 03/13/2016] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study compared admission rates to a United States anesthesiology residency program for applicants completing face-to-face versus web-based interviews during the admissions process. We also explored factors driving applicants to select each interview type. METHODS The 211 applicants invited to interview for admission to our anesthesiology residency program during the 2014-2015 application cycle were participants in this pilot observational study. Of these, 141 applicants selected face-to-face interviews, 53 applicants selected web-based interviews, and 17 applicants declined to interview. Data regarding applicants' reasons for selecting a particular interview type were gathered using an anonymous online survey after interview completion. Residency program admission rates and survey answers were compared between applicants completing face-to-face versus web-based interviews. RESULTS One hundred twenty-seven (75.1%) applicants completed face-to-face and 42 (24.9%) completed web-based interviews. The admission rate to our residency program was not significantly different between applicants completing face-to-face versus web-based interviews. One hundred eleven applicants completed post-interview surveys. The most common reasons for selecting web-based interviews were conflict of interview dates between programs, travel concerns, or financial limitations. Applicants selected face-to-face interviews due to a desire to interact with current residents, or geographic proximity to the residency program. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that completion of web-based interviews is a viable alternative to completion of face-to-face interviews, and that choice of interview type does not affect the rate of applicant admission to the residency program. Web-based interviews may be of particular interest to applicants applying to a large number of programs, or with financial limitations.
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- Marissa G. Vadi
- Department of Anesthesiology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California, 92354, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California, 92354, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California, 92354, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California, 92354, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California, 92354, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California, 92354, USA
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Black CC. Examination of the Residency Interview Process for Academic Pathology Departments: How to Make the Most of a Resource-Heavy Process. Acad Pathol 2016; 3:2374289515623551. [PMID: 28725755 PMCID: PMC5482183 DOI: 10.1177/2374289515623551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Annual resident recruitment is a complex undertaking that requires many departmental resources of faculty time and effort and in many cases financial investment for meals and lodging. The applicants represent the future of the profession as well as the providers of patient care in the respective training programs. Although we understand the importance of this process, as we become more and more distracted by financial, administrative, and academic duties, the demands of recruitment have not decreased and continue annually. In an attempt to find the best practices for the improvement in our methods of recruitment, a review of the literature on the employment interviews with a specific eye to pathology residency relevant information was conducted. This article reviews some of the factors proven to be important to the applicants as well as an examination of the structure of the interview and the postinterview applicant evaluation process.
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- Candice C. Black
- Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH, USA
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- John C. Burkhardt
- Corresponding author: John C. Burkhardt, MD, MA, University of Michigan Health System, Department of Emergency Medicine, 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5303, 734.232.6008,
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