The gynecologic oncology fellowship interview process: Challenges and potential areas for improvement
The application and interview process for gynecologic oncology fellowship is highly competitive, time-consuming and expensive for applicants. We conducted a survey of successfully matched gynecologic oncology fellowship applicants to assess problems associated with the interview process and identify...
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| author | Gregory M. Gressel Anne Van Arsdale Shayan M. Dioun Gary L. Goldberg Nicole S. Nevadunsky |
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| description | The application and interview process for gynecologic oncology fellowship is highly competitive, time-consuming and expensive for applicants. We conducted a survey of successfully matched gynecologic oncology fellowship applicants to assess problems associated with the interview process and identify areas for improvement. All Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) list-serve members who have participated in the match program for gynecologic oncology fellowship were asked to complete an online survey regarding the interview process. Linear regression modeling was used to examine association between year of match, number of programs applied to, cost incurred, and overall satisfaction. Two hundred and sixty-nine eligible participants reported applying to a mean of 20 programs [range 1–45] and were offered a mean of 14 interviews [range 1–43]. They spent an average of $6000 [$0–25,000], using personal savings (54%), credit cards (50%), family support (12%) or personal loans (3%). Seventy percent of respondents identified the match as fair, and 93% were satisfied. Interviewees spent a mean of 15 [0–45] days away from work and 37% reported difficulty arranging coverage. Linear regression showed an increase in number of programs applied to and cost per applicant over time (p < 0.001) between 1993 and 2016. Applicants who applied to all available programs spent more (p < 0.001) than those who applied to programs based on their location or quality. The current fellowship match was identified as fair and satisfying by most respondents despite being time consuming and expensive. Suggested alternative options included clustering interviews geographically or conducting preliminary interviews at the SGO Annual Meeting. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-39d5464de4af482daa0277e9e78e92f32022-12-21T19:27:09ZengElsevierGynecologic Oncology Reports2352-57892017-05-0120C11512010.1016/j.gore.2017.04.003The gynecologic oncology fellowship interview process: Challenges and potential areas for improvementGregory M. Gressel0Anne Van Arsdale1Shayan M. Dioun2Gary L. Goldberg3Nicole S. Nevadunsky4Montefiore Medical Center, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Bronx, NY, United StatesMontefiore Medical Center, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Bronx, NY, United StatesMontefiore Medical Center, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Bronx, NY, United StatesMontefiore Medical Center, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Bronx, NY, United StatesMontefiore Medical Center, Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women's Health, Bronx, NY, United StatesThe application and interview process for gynecologic oncology fellowship is highly competitive, time-consuming and expensive for applicants. We conducted a survey of successfully matched gynecologic oncology fellowship applicants to assess problems associated with the interview process and identify areas for improvement. All Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) list-serve members who have participated in the match program for gynecologic oncology fellowship were asked to complete an online survey regarding the interview process. Linear regression modeling was used to examine association between year of match, number of programs applied to, cost incurred, and overall satisfaction. Two hundred and sixty-nine eligible participants reported applying to a mean of 20 programs [range 1–45] and were offered a mean of 14 interviews [range 1–43]. They spent an average of $6000 [$0–25,000], using personal savings (54%), credit cards (50%), family support (12%) or personal loans (3%). Seventy percent of respondents identified the match as fair, and 93% were satisfied. Interviewees spent a mean of 15 [0–45] days away from work and 37% reported difficulty arranging coverage. Linear regression showed an increase in number of programs applied to and cost per applicant over time (p < 0.001) between 1993 and 2016. Applicants who applied to all available programs spent more (p < 0.001) than those who applied to programs based on their location or quality. The current fellowship match was identified as fair and satisfying by most respondents despite being time consuming and expensive. Suggested alternative options included clustering interviews geographically or conducting preliminary interviews at the SGO Annual Meeting.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352578917300462Gynecologic oncologyFellowship trainingFellowship interviewQuality-of-life |
| spellingShingle | Gregory M. Gressel Anne Van Arsdale Shayan M. Dioun Gary L. Goldberg Nicole S. Nevadunsky The gynecologic oncology fellowship interview process: Challenges and potential areas for improvement Gynecologic Oncology Reports Gynecologic oncology Fellowship training Fellowship interview Quality-of-life |
| title | The gynecologic oncology fellowship interview process: Challenges and potential areas for improvement |
| title_full | The gynecologic oncology fellowship interview process: Challenges and potential areas for improvement |
| title_fullStr | The gynecologic oncology fellowship interview process: Challenges and potential areas for improvement |
| title_full_unstemmed | The gynecologic oncology fellowship interview process: Challenges and potential areas for improvement |
| title_short | The gynecologic oncology fellowship interview process: Challenges and potential areas for improvement |
| title_sort | gynecologic oncology fellowship interview process challenges and potential areas for improvement |
| topic | Gynecologic oncology Fellowship training Fellowship interview Quality-of-life |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352578917300462 |
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