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Anthony Y Smith - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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randomized evaluation of a web based Interview Process for urology resident selection
The Journal of Urology, 2012Co-Authors: Satyan K Shah, Sanjeev Arora, Betty J Skipper, Summers Kalishman, Craig T Timm, Anthony Y SmithAbstract:Purpose: We determined whether a web based Interview Process for resident selection could effectively replace the traditional on-site Interview.Materials and Methods: For the 2010 to 2011 match cycle, applicants to the University of New Mexico urology residency program were randomized to participate in a web based Interview Process via Skype or a traditional on-site Interview Process. Both methods included Interviews with the faculty, a tour of facilities and the opportunity to ask current residents any questions. To maintain fairness the applicants were then reInterviewed via the opposite Process several weeks later. We assessed comparative effectiveness, cost, convenience and satisfaction using anonymous surveys largely scored on a 5-point Likert scale.Results: Of 39 total participants (33 applicants and 6 faculty) 95% completed the surveys. The web based Interview was less costly to applicants (mean $171 vs $364, p = 0.05) and required less time away from school (10% missing 1 or more days vs 30%, p = ...
Tracy S Wang - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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optimizing the fellowship Interview Process perspectives from applicants and program directors of the comprehensive endocrine surgery fellowship program
Surgery, 2021Co-Authors: Frederick Thurston Drake, Melanie L Lyden, Jennifer H Kuo, Wen T Shen, Lilah F Morriswiseman, Sally E Carty, Tracy S WangAbstract:Abstract Background Approximately 80% of general surgery residents undertake some form of fellowship training. Our objective was to characterize goals and burdens of the Interview Process among applicants to Comprehensive Endocrine Surgery Fellowship programs. Methods Participants included trainees from 2013 to 2019. Results for ranking questions are presented as a mean rank reported out of the total number of selections. Results Response rate was 54% (n = 75). The most important goal for Interviews was meeting the faculty (mean rank 2.4/9), followed by “behind the scenes information” and “make a good impression” (mean rank 3.6 and 3.7, respectively). The most substantial burden for the applicant was expense (mean rank 2.1/7), followed by time away from residency (mean rank 3.1/7). The economic burden of 51% of the applicants was $2,500 to $7,500. Geographic location and expense were the top 2 reasons applicants declined offers of Interviews. Despite the Process, 76% of respondents indicated that no improvements to the Interview Process are necessary. Alternative strategies such as videoconferencing or centralized Interviews received little support ( Conclusion Despite identifying several burdens, survey respondents believed that in-person Interviews are an integral component of the fellowship application Process. Indeed, 70% of applicants do not have a first-choice program before Interviews, and meeting the faculty is ranked as the greatest priority goal. Our data illustrate the importance of individual specialties evaluating and optimizing their own Processes for fellowship Interviews.
Michael L Bentz - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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integrated plastic surgery residency applicant survey characteristics of successful applicants and feedback about the Interview Process
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2009Co-Authors: Carolyn R Rogers, Karol A Gutowski, Alejandro Munoz Del Rio, David Larson, Moira Edwards, Juliana E Hansen, Thomas W Lawrence, Thomas R Stevenson, Michael L BentzAbstract:BACKGROUND Integrated plastic surgery residency training is growing in popularity, bringing new challenges to program directors and applicants. The purpose of this study was to identify characteristics of successful applicants and to obtain feedback from applicants to improve the integrated plastic surgery residency training application and Interview Process. METHODS An anonymous survey assessing applicant academic qualifications, number of Interviews offered and attended, and opinions about the application and Interview Process was distributed electronically to the 2006 integrated plastic surgery residency training applicant class. The number of Interviews offered was used as an indicator of potential applicant success. RESULTS A 38 percent survey participation rate (139 of 367) was achieved. United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 score correlated with number of Interview invitations (p < or = 0.001). Successful Alpha Omega Alpha designation (p < or = 0.001), high class rank (p = 0.034), presence of a plastic surgery residency program at the participant's school (p = 0.026), and authorship of one or more publications (p < or = 0.001) were associated with receiving greater number of Interview invitations. Geographic location was an important consideration for applicants when applying to and ranking programs. Applicants desired Interviews on weekdays and geographic coordination of Interviews. CONCLUSIONS Integrated plastic surgery residency training is highly competitive, with the number of Interview invitations correlating with academic performance and, to a lesser extent, research. Applicant feedback from this survey can be used to improve the application and Interview Process.
Melissa Lagzdins - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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streamlining the residency Interview Process using web based teleconferencing
American Journal of Health-system Pharmacy, 2014Co-Authors: Mary E Temple, Melissa LagzdinsAbstract:The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists has suggested that, by 2020, residency training will be a prerequisite for pharmacists involved in direct patient care.[1][1],[2][2] Approximately 4500 graduating pharmacy students and new practitioners registered to use the Pharmacy Online Residency
Bruno Digiovine - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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a feasibility assessment of behavioral based Interviewing to improve candidate selection for a pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship program
Annals of the American Thoracic Society, 2017Co-Authors: Geneva Tatem, Maria Kokas, Cathy L Smith, Bruno DigiovineAbstract:Traditional Interviews for residency and fellowship training programs are an important component in the selection Process, but can be of variable value due to a nonstandardized approach. We redesigned the candidate Interview Process for our large pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship program in the United States using a behavioral-based Interview (BBI) structure. The primary goal of this approach was to standardize the assessment of candidates within noncognitive domains with the goal of selecting those with the best fit for our institution's fellowship program. Eight faculty members attended two BBI workshops. The first workshop identified our program's "best fit" criteria using the framework of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education's six core competencies and additional behaviors that fit within our programs. BBI questions were then selected from a national database and refined based on the attributes deemed most important by our faculty. In the second workshop, faculty practiced the BBI format in mock Interviews with third-year fellows. The Interview Process was further refined based on feedback from the Interviewees, and then applied with fellowship candidates for the 2014 recruitment season. The 1-year pilot of behavioral-based Interviewing allowed us to achieve consensus on the traits sought for our incoming fellows and to standardize the Interview Process for our program using the framework of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education core competencies. Although the effects of this change on the clinical performance of our fellows have not yet been assessed, this description of our development and implementation Processes may be helpful for programs seeking to redesign their applicant Interviews.
