Intern Experience Reflects Information Gathered During the Virtual Interview Process

Fellow Perceptions of Program Culture Conveyed Through Virtual Interviews: Aligning Perceptions With Reality

“…Applicant perspectives on these factors are often gathered through direct conversation or observed interactions with current fellows. Prior studies have reported current trainees as a primary resource used to create the most accurate impression of a program [12,16,17]. Similarly, in our study, we found that the fellows were most frequently reported to influence applicant perceptions of program culture compared to any other people.…”

“…Several studies have similarly reported limitations in the general assessment of a program via the VI format, including difficulty in evaluating an applicant's fit and having a good sense of program faculty or fellowfaculty relationships [2,[8][9][10]12,13]. A survey of obstetrics and gynecology applicants and faculty by Armstrong et al found that most applicants (77%) agreed or strongly agreed that they were able to develop connections during the VI, but less than half of applicants felt that VIs helped them assess their fit for a program [14].…”