Residency Applicant Preferences of Online Systems for Scheduling Interviews

Hern, H. Gene; Wills, Charlotte P.; Alter, Harrison J.; Bowman, Steven H.; Burns, B.; Loyd, Joshua W.; Schneider, Jeffrey I.; Yarris, Lalena M.

doi:10.4300/jgme-d-16-00072.1

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“…egarding the article published by Hern et al, 1 entitled ''Residency Applicant Preferences of Online Systems for Scheduling Interviews,'' we strongly support online interview-scheduling systems and research aimed at assessing their value. It was not unexpected (yet reassuring) that applicants found these systems beneficial.…”

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A Need for Collaborative Studies of GME Interview Software

Reminick

Karan

2017

Journal of Graduate Medical Education

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A Need for Collaborative Studies of GME Interview Software

Reminick

Karan

2017

Journal of Graduate Medical Education

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“…Open ended comments from applicants revealed frustration with the current, haphazard system of offering interviews that varies by program—including email invitations, online scheduling services, or personalized phone calls. Online scheduling services have been associated with higher applicant satisfaction, 28‐31 improved time savings, 28 and decreased workload for program administration 30,31 . Realistically, most programs have had their interview offer format in place for several years and implementing a new system may require significant time and possibly monetary investments.…”

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Impact of the Standardized Interview Offer Date Initiatives: A Survey of Otolaryngology Applicants and Programs

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Thorne

Chang

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Otolaryngol.--head neck surg.

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Objective. To investigate residency applicant and program compliance with and attitudes toward a newly implemented standardized interview offer date program.Study design. Cross-sectional survey.Setting. US Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery training programs.Methods. An electronic survey was distributed to applicants during match week in March 2022, and to program directors and program managers shortly after. The surveys included questions assessing program compliance with the standardized interview offer date as well as both applicant and program attitudes toward this newly implemented initiative.Results. This study achieved a 47% (263/559) response rate from applicants and 57% (68/120) from programs. Both applicants and program directors reported high program compliance with this initiative. Ninety-six percent of program directors reported complying with releasing interview offers on 1 standardized day. Applicants endorsed a reduction in their anxiety surrounding the residency application process as well as an increased ability to engage in the fourth year of medical school as benefits of the initiative. Providing clarity surrounding the applicant's final application status and further standardization of the interview scheduling process were identified as areas for improvement. Conclusion.Standardization of residency interview offer and acceptance practices is both feasible and impactful. Providing applicants with a final applicant status and further efforts to improve the interview scheduling process may continue to bolster this initiative in future years.

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“…The benefits of online scheduling include increased satisfaction and time savings for applicants, decreased workload for program coordinators, and improved coordination of travel arrangements. [5][6][7] In 2007, an obstetrics and gynecology residency program using online scheduling reported filling their interview slots within 4 days. 8 Anecdotally, many programs fill their slots even quicker today.…”

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