Residency virtual interview: Planning and troubleshooting

The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant effects on medical student education including the residency application cycle. As programs prepare for the unprecedented move to virtual interviews, we need to consider the technological troubles that might surface on interview day. There will be challenges with any technology, but it is imperative that we prepare to effectively troubleshoot on interview day and reduce student anxiety as much as possible while optimizing the residency application process for an equitable and successful cycle.

Attend this webinar and be able to:

• List the environmental and technological considerations that could influence virtual interviews
• Prepare a plan for the virtual interview day including tips and troubleshooting protocols for programs and applicants
• Outline best practices for virtual interviews for programs and applicants


Speakers:

Cheryl O'Malley, MD
Associate dean, graduate medical education
Clinical associate professor, internal medicine
University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix

Timothy Burns, JD
Residency program coordinator, obstetrics and gynecology
University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine

Candise Johnson, MS
Fourth year medical student
University of Mississippi Medical Center

Jessica Jones
Director, Segment Marketing & Member Products
AMA Marketing & Member Experience
American Medical Association

Moderator:
Maya M. Hammoud, MD, MBA
Senior Advisor, medical education innovation
American Medical Association