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Abstract Details

Adjusting to a new normal: A single center survey of neurology applicants participating in virtual interviews
好色先生, Research, and Methodology
S34 - Research Methodology and 好色先生 (2:36 PM-2:48 PM)
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To explore the Neurology residency applicant experience during the 2020-2021 cycle.

Due to the SARS-CoV2 pandemic, the 2020-2021 residency interviews were entirely virtual. We obtained post-recruitment input from applicants about their experience across the following domains: 1. Overall experience with virtual interviewing and preference for future cycles. 2. Technical issues and preferred platform. 3. Use of different online sources of program information.

After the NRMP® match, a link to an anonymous online survey (IRB approved) through Google Forms was emailed to the 100 applicants who interviewed at our program in 2020-2021.
45 out of 100 applicants completed the survey. 80% felt that interviewing virtually did not affect their experience. 64% interviewed at more programs than they initially anticipated. If given the choice, 55% want a combination of in-person and virtual in the future, 15.9% want to resume fully in-person interviews, and 30% want to continue entirely virtual interviews. 97% preferred Zoom™ as the interview platform. 27% were interrupted 1-2 times during their interviews due to connectivity issues. In terms of online outreach, applicants found the following to be either very or somewhat helpful; website (97.8%), YouTube videos (62.2%), Twitter (46.7%), and GME track information (48.9%). Facebook and Reddit were less helpful (17.8% and 26.7% respectively).

Based on our results, applicants were able to transition to the virtual process well. They favor a hybrid of in person and virtual interviews in the future, most preferring Zoom ™ as the interview platform. An updated program website was the top choice for their source of program information. Given the continuation of virtual recruitment in 2021-22, programs should focus on how to improve their online resources. 
Authors/Disclosures
Syed D. Asad, MD (Hartford Hospital/University of Connecticut)
PRESENTER 		Dr. Asad has nothing to disclose.
Pireh Ansari, MD Dr. Ansari has nothing to disclose.
Erica A. Schuyler, MD, FAAN (Hartford HealthCare Ayer Neuroscience Institute) Dr. Schuyler has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Stanfield Bechtel Law, LLC.