Video Interviewing: A Review and Recommendations for Implementation in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond

Overview

Journal Acad Radiol

Specialty Radiology

Date 2020 Jun 22

PMID 32563558

Citations 41

Authors

Aparna Joshi

David A Bloom

Amy Spencer

Kara Gaetke-Udager

Richard H Cohan

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Abstract

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is very likely that many radiology residency and fellowship programs will adopt interactive videoconference interviewing for the 2020-2021 residency match cycle. Although video interviewing has become a common part of the hiring process for business, experience with video interviewing for resident and fellow selection has been limited. Advantages of video interviews over traditional on-site interviews include cost-savings to both applicants and residency programs, less disruption to an applicant's educational activities, and potential for training programs to access a wider pool of candidates. The loss of the casual interactions that occur during an on-site interview and the inability of candidates to evaluate training facilities and their surrounding environments in-person are among the obstacles posed by video interviews, but training programs can mitigate these challenges with enhanced website content and creative media solutions. Through a review of the existing literature and internet resources, this article recommends specific measures medical schools, applicants, and radiology residency and fellowship programs can take to optimize the virtual interview experience for all involved parties.

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