Academic Journal
Virtual Reality as an Interview Technique in Evaluation of Emergency Medicine Applicants
| العنوان: | Virtual Reality as an Interview Technique in Evaluation of Emergency Medicine Applicants |
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| المؤلفون: | Crawford, Scott B., Monks, Stormy M., Wells, Radosveta N. |
| المساهمون: | Clarke, Sam |
| المصدر: | AEM Education and Training ; volume 2, issue 4, page 328-333 ; ISSN 2472-5390 2472-5390 |
| بيانات النشر: | Wiley |
| سنة النشر: | 2018 |
| المجموعة: | Wiley Online Library (Open Access Articles via Crossref) |
| الوصف: | Need for Innovation Current interviewing strategies and the standardized letter of evaluation may not provide enough insight into preferred resident characteristics. Emergency medicine ( EM ) residency programs are challenged with identifying trainees who can problem solve, communicate, and work well with fellow health professionals. Background Structured interviews have previously been used and can help predict success but candidates have reported a negative impression with their use. Objective of Innovation This structured virtual reality ( VR ) interviewing method was designed so that interviewers can observe the communication abilities, subtle personality traits, and teamwork skills of applicants interviewed at an EM residency program. Development Process A consumer VR headset became available and in combination with an interactive team game was incorporated into a standardized team‐based interview session. This session was designed to allow observation of candidates’ communication, problem solving, and teamwork skills. Implementation Phase Surveys were collected to examine the satisfaction of EM residency applicants who participated in this novel standardized interviewing method using a VR headset. After the submission of rank lists, but prior to Match Day, those who interviewed were e‐mailed a voluntary, anonymous, and confidential survey asking about their interview experience, specifically about the VR portion. The survey was sent to 102 applicants with 63 responses for a 62% response rate at the completion of the 2015 to 2016 interview season. Outcomes Overall study findings suggested that participants had a highly favorable impression of the VR portion of the interview. Specifically, participants reported that this interview technique was appropriate and worthwhile. Additionally, participants attested that the Oculus portion of the interview gave insight to their work ethic, personality, and communication skills and how they work with others. Reflective Discussion The novel interviewing method ... |
| نوع الوثيقة: | article in journal/newspaper |
| اللغة: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1002/aet2.10113 |
| الاتاحة: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/aet2.10113 https://api.wiley.com/onlinelibrary/tdm/v1/articles/10.1002%2Faet2.10113 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/aet2.10113 |
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| رقم الانضمام: | edsbas.7D6CBBE9 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | BASE |
| DOI: | 10.1002/aet2.10113 |
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