Virtual Interviewing in the Era of COVID-19: A Preliminary Analysis of Otolaryngology Residency Program Costs.

Andrew Yousef, Benjamin Bernard, Deborah Watson

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Andrew YousefDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3126-1655

Benjamin BernardDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.

Deborah WatsonDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California, USA.

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Abstract

Objective: A preliminary comparison of the program experience and costs associated with the virtual interview season during the 2020-2021 COVID-19 pandemic against the traditional in-person interview process during the 2019-2020 interview season. Study Design: Cross-sectional survey. Setting: Our institutional program launched an online survey via REDCap to otolaryngology programs across the country. Methods: A 33-item survey was sent to otolaryngology residency program directors regarding their experience and costs associated with virtual interviews during the 2020-2021 cycle and in-person interviews during the previous 2019-2020 cycle. Purchasing cost and opportunity cost were calculated for each program. Results: Twenty-two programs sent back completed survey responses. Program responses were equally represented among all regions of the United States. In the 2020-2021 interview season, programs received more applications (mean, 400 vs 336 the year prior, Conclusions: Virtual interviews in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic led to a shift in application and interview patterns and was associated with a reduction in costs for programs when compared with the in-person interview format.

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program costsresidency interviewssurgical educationvirtual interviews

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PMID36187438

DOI10.1177/2473974X221128908

PMCPMC9520148

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