Table 2 Applicant survey data before interviews (n = 360)

I feel the need to apply to more programs because of video interviews

3.61 ± 1.03

4

3–4

60%

I would rather do in-person interviews

4.48 ± 0.72

5

4–5

91%

I am worried that video interviews will negatively impact my ability to match

3.59 ± 0.98

4

3–4

55%

I am worried that video interviews will not allow me to represent myself as well as in-person interviews would

4.11 ± 0.86

4

4–5

80%

Video interviews provide more flexibility for my schedule

4.34 ± 0.65

4

4–5

93%

I believe that the financial burden of in-person interviews is relieved by video interviews

4.3 ± 0.72

4

4–5

90%

I feel that in-person interviews give a better representation of the culture of a residency program

4.62 ± 0.63

5

4–5

95%

I am more likely to accept a video interview because of reduced cost of travel/other expenses

3.89 ± 1.02

4

3–5

73%

I feel this survey adequately assessed my perceptions of video interviews

3.91 ± 0.62

4

3–4

80%