Virtual Ophthalmology Fellowship Interviews: Perceptions of U.S. Ophthalmology Fellowship Applicants in 2020

Objective This study aimed to evaluate the experiences and preferences of ophthalmology fellowship applicants utilizing a virtual interview format. Design Present study is a cross-sectional study. Subjects All fellowship applicants to Wills Eye Hospital during 2020 to 2021 appl...

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Autores principales:	Samir N. Patel, Elliot G. Cherkas, Charlotte N. Shields, Rebecca R. Soares, John W. Hinkle, Reza Razeghinejad, Kristin M. Hammersmith, Brenton D. Finklea, Carol L. Shields, Michael N. Cohen, M. A. Khan, Ajay E. Kuriyan, Michael A. Klufas
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Publicado:	Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 2021
Materias:	covid-19 ophthalmology trainees virtual interviews medical education Ophthalmology RE1-994
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:e6e649240c5846d988929adbae25fca42021-12-02T00:22:52ZVirtual Ophthalmology Fellowship Interviews: Perceptions of U.S. Ophthalmology Fellowship Applicants in 20202475-475710.1055/s-0041-1733938https://doaj.org/article/e6e649240c5846d988929adbae25fca42021-07-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0041-1733938https://doaj.org/toc/2475-4757Objective This study aimed to evaluate the experiences and preferences of ophthalmology fellowship applicants utilizing a virtual interview format. Design Present study is a cross-sectional study. Subjects All fellowship applicants to Wills Eye Hospital during 2020 to 2021 application cycle were included. Methods A nonvalidated, online survey was conducted, and surveys were distributed at the conclusion of the interview process after rank list submission. Main Outcome Measures Applicant demographics, application submissions, interview experiences, financial considerations, and suggestions for improvement of the virtual interview process were the primary outcomes of this cross-sectional study. Results Survey responses were received from 68 fellowship applicants (34% response rate). Thirty (44%) applicants preferred in-person interviews, 25 (36%) preferred virtual interviews, and 13 (19%) would like to prefer the option to choose either. Fifty-five of 68 (80%) applicants attended the same range of interviews for which they received interview invitations. Reduced costs were reported as the highest ranked strength of virtual interviews in 44 (65%) applicants, with a majority of respondents (68%) spending less than U.S. $250 throughout the entire process. The highest ranked limitation for virtual interviews was limited exposure to the culture/environment of the program in 20 (29%) respondents. On a scale of 0 to 100, the mean (standard deviation [SD]) satisfaction level with the fellowship application process was 74.6 (18.3) and mean (SD) perceived effectiveness levels of virtual interviews was 67.4 (20.4). Conclusion Respondents were generally satisfied with virtual interviews and noted reduced costs and increased ability to attend more fellowship interviews as the strengths of the virtual interview format. Limited exposure to the culture/environment of the program was cited as the most important limitation.Samir N. PatelElliot G. CherkasCharlotte N. ShieldsRebecca R. SoaresJohn W. HinkleReza RazeghinejadKristin M. HammersmithBrenton D. FinkleaCarol L. ShieldsMichael N. CohenM. A. KhanAjay E. KuriyanMichael A. KlufasThieme Medical Publishers, Inc.articlecovid-19ophthalmology traineesvirtual interviewsmedical educationOphthalmologyRE1-994ENJournal of Academic Ophthalmology, Vol 13, Iss 02, Pp e102-e107 (2021)
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spellingShingle	covid-19 ophthalmology trainees virtual interviews medical education Ophthalmology RE1-994 Samir N. Patel Elliot G. Cherkas Charlotte N. Shields Rebecca R. Soares John W. Hinkle Reza Razeghinejad Kristin M. Hammersmith Brenton D. Finklea Carol L. Shields Michael N. Cohen M. A. Khan Ajay E. Kuriyan Michael A. Klufas Virtual Ophthalmology Fellowship Interviews: Perceptions of U.S. Ophthalmology Fellowship Applicants in 2020
description	Objective This study aimed to evaluate the experiences and preferences of ophthalmology fellowship applicants utilizing a virtual interview format. Design Present study is a cross-sectional study. Subjects All fellowship applicants to Wills Eye Hospital during 2020 to 2021 application cycle were included. Methods A nonvalidated, online survey was conducted, and surveys were distributed at the conclusion of the interview process after rank list submission. Main Outcome Measures Applicant demographics, application submissions, interview experiences, financial considerations, and suggestions for improvement of the virtual interview process were the primary outcomes of this cross-sectional study. Results Survey responses were received from 68 fellowship applicants (34% response rate). Thirty (44%) applicants preferred in-person interviews, 25 (36%) preferred virtual interviews, and 13 (19%) would like to prefer the option to choose either. Fifty-five of 68 (80%) applicants attended the same range of interviews for which they received interview invitations. Reduced costs were reported as the highest ranked strength of virtual interviews in 44 (65%) applicants, with a majority of respondents (68%) spending less than U.S. $250 throughout the entire process. The highest ranked limitation for virtual interviews was limited exposure to the culture/environment of the program in 20 (29%) respondents. On a scale of 0 to 100, the mean (standard deviation [SD]) satisfaction level with the fellowship application process was 74.6 (18.3) and mean (SD) perceived effectiveness levels of virtual interviews was 67.4 (20.4). Conclusion Respondents were generally satisfied with virtual interviews and noted reduced costs and increased ability to attend more fellowship interviews as the strengths of the virtual interview format. Limited exposure to the culture/environment of the program was cited as the most important limitation.
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author	Samir N. Patel Elliot G. Cherkas Charlotte N. Shields Rebecca R. Soares John W. Hinkle Reza Razeghinejad Kristin M. Hammersmith Brenton D. Finklea Carol L. Shields Michael N. Cohen M. A. Khan Ajay E. Kuriyan Michael A. Klufas
author_facet	Samir N. Patel Elliot G. Cherkas Charlotte N. Shields Rebecca R. Soares John W. Hinkle Reza Razeghinejad Kristin M. Hammersmith Brenton D. Finklea Carol L. Shields Michael N. Cohen M. A. Khan Ajay E. Kuriyan Michael A. Klufas
author_sort	Samir N. Patel
title	Virtual Ophthalmology Fellowship Interviews: Perceptions of U.S. Ophthalmology Fellowship Applicants in 2020
title_short	Virtual Ophthalmology Fellowship Interviews: Perceptions of U.S. Ophthalmology Fellowship Applicants in 2020
title_full	Virtual Ophthalmology Fellowship Interviews: Perceptions of U.S. Ophthalmology Fellowship Applicants in 2020
title_fullStr	Virtual Ophthalmology Fellowship Interviews: Perceptions of U.S. Ophthalmology Fellowship Applicants in 2020
title_full_unstemmed	Virtual Ophthalmology Fellowship Interviews: Perceptions of U.S. Ophthalmology Fellowship Applicants in 2020
title_sort	virtual ophthalmology fellowship interviews: perceptions of u.s. ophthalmology fellowship applicants in 2020
publisher	Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.
publishDate	2021
url	https://doaj.org/article/e6e649240c5846d988929adbae25fca4
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Virtual Ophthalmology Fellowship Interviews: Perceptions of U.S. Ophthalmology Fellowship Applicants in 2020

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