Virtual vs IRL 2021-2022 Fellowship interview season?

[omgitsang]

I don't think there's been an official announcement yet as we are still a ways away. Just trying to get my schedule sorted for PGY3 and virtual vs in person would have an impact on how I choose my schedule. Anecdotes welcome

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[mvenus929]

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.

 

[pedihearts]

Bump, any updates?

 

[BurgerWithEggs]

on a webinar I recently attending with several PEM program directors, they were saying they think it'll be mostly virtual, unforunately.

 

[MonkeyRalph]

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.

 

[SurfingDoctor]

Enjoy it while it lasts I guess...

 

[BurgerWithEggs]

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.

 

[oldbearprofessor]

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.

 

[BurgerWithEggs]

Looks like PEM and peds hospitalist interviews will be all virtual. big bummer.

 

[anna01106]

At my institution our fellowship interviews will remain virtual for the next cycle as well

 

[BabyDoc86]

NICU fellowships also all virtual again this year.