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  • Title: Virtual Interviews for Breast Imaging Fellowship During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Perspectives of Program Directors and Applicants.
    Author: Mullen LA, Nguyen DL, Katzen JT, Brem RF, Ambinder EB.
    Journal: J Breast Imaging; 2022 Jun 07; 4(3):309-319. PubMed ID: 38416971.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To compare in-person and virtual breast fellowship interview experiences from the perspective of fellowship program directors (PDs) and applicants. METHODS: Three separate voluntary, anonymous, e-mail delivered surveys were developed for PDs, in-person interview applicants in 2019-2020, and virtual interview applicants in 2020-2021. PD and applicant survey responses regarding the two interview cycles were compared. RESULTS: The response rate was 56% (53/95) for PDs, 19% (23/123) for in-person applicants, and 38% (49/129) for virtual applicants. PDs reported significantly lower cost for virtual compared to in-person interviews (P < 0.001). They reported no significant difference in number of applications received, number of applicants interviewed, applicant pool geographic regions, number of interview days offered, or format of interviews. Most PDs (31/53, 58%) felt the virtual format still allowed them to get to know the applicants well. Cost was significantly higher for in-person compared to virtual applicants (P < 0.001). More in-person applicants (11/23, 48%) listed cost as a barrier compared to virtual applicants (7/49, 14%) (P = 0.002). Virtual and in-person applicants reported a similar number of program applications, but virtual applicants completed more interviews (P = 0.012). Both groups preferred scheduled time to speak with the current fellows and a one-on-one interview format with two to four faculty members. Most applicants (36/49, 73%) felt the virtual format still allowed them to get to know each program well. CONCLUSION: Virtual interviews provide a reasonable alternative to in-person interviews for breast imaging fellowship applicants, with decreased cost being the main advantage.
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