Impact of COVID-19 on Canadian anesthesia resident matching: challenges and opportunities for applicants

The COVID-19 match: what Canadian anesthesia programs can do for the virtual match cycles

“…Previously, a strong performance during a home institution elective was considered the best means of assessment. 1 This letter discusses the possible methods of increasing exposure of students to non-home programs and a means to provide virtual engagement.…”

“…A Unfortunately, only 11 of 17 anesthesia programs list their breakdown. 2 Hammoud et al suggest that providing this information during the COVID-19 pandemic will not only benefit this current match cycle but also future matches as well. 3 This information would form fair strict screening criteria to determine who receives interviews, what extracurricular involvement is recommended, and the value of research in the application.…”

“…2 Only 12 of the 17 anesthesia programs offer show cases currently. 2 It is likely, however, that programs will have no choice but to develop this aspect to attract students prior, during, or following the interview process.…”