Zooming In: Past, Present, and Future Impact of Virtual Interviews on Ophthalmology Match for Applicants with Home versus No Home Programs
Key Points
Virtual interviews influenced matching trends differently for applicants with home programs compared to those without.
In 2021, applicants from home programs showed a significant increase in successful matches, highlighting the virtual setting's impact.
The analysis compared matched residency applicants across years, noting significant trends during the switch to virtual interviews.
Identifying these patterns may support future application strategies for residency candidates amid ongoing changes.
Abstract
Purpose: To compare the trends in matched ophthalmology residency applicants from schools with and without home ophthalmology residency programs during in-person and virtual interview application years.