Virtual vs IRL 2021-2022 Fellowship interview season?
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I don't think anyone is really looking beyond June/July right now and crossing fingers that there will be some in person component again. So it may be more institution dependent.
Bump, any updates?
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on a webinar I recently attending with several PEM program directors, they were saying they think it'll be mostly virtual, unforunately.
The APPD has recommended that all interviews be virtual again this year. Whether all programs has decided to do so is still TBD, but I know we are sticking with virtual.
Enjoy it while it lasts I guess...
Why are they making this recommendation? Everyone is vaccinated now, and it's so much better for applicants to physically see the place where they may work at for the next 3 years. I don't get it.
I think there is a sense that fellowships should follow the residency plan and that residencies are not prepared to go in person due to travel limits by institutions, personal risks, etc. Not saying I agree, but it seems to be a strong perspective in most if not all fields including pediatrics. I think longer term there will be a lot of discussion about how much interviewing at all levels of the medical hierarchy go in-person instead of virtual.
Looks like PEM and peds hospitalist interviews will be all virtual. big bummer.
NICU fellowships also all virtual again this year.
