Table 2 Advantages and disadvantages for virtual interview experience
Advantages (N = 148) | n (%) | Disadvantages (N = 149) | n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Reduced Cost | 146 (98.6) | Inability to Visit/Tour the Institutions | 118 (79.2) |
Convenience | 134 (90.5) | Inability to Interact with Co-Applicants | 117 (78.5) |
Time Saving | 135 (91.2) | Inability to Interact Face-to-Face | 108 (72.4) |
Less Time Away from Clinical Duties | 135 (91.2) | Inability to Visit Specific Geographic Locations | 102 (68.5) |
Flexibility of Scheduling Interviews | 117 (79.1) | Inadequate Opportunity to Present Myself | 56 (37.6) |
Ability to Interview at More Programs | 108 (73.0) | Technical Difficulties with Meeting Platforms | 46 (30.9) |
Other | 1 (0.7) | Other | 4 (2.7) |
Prefer Not to Answer | 0 (0) | Prefer Not to Answer | 0 (0) |
No Advantages | 1 (0.7) | No Disadvantages | 2 (1.3) |