Survey
A. Do you think you had a good understanding of the UF GI Fellowship program from the information provided to you during your virtual interview?
1. I was provided with all the information I needed to know, and I had a great understanding of the program
2. I was provided with some information, and I had a fair understanding of the program
3. I was not provided with enough information, and I don’t think I understand the program well
B. How likely were you to accept this interview if this had been an in-person interview?
1. I would have still accepted the invitation regardless
2. I would have thought about possibly not accepting the invitation
3. I wouldn’t have accepted the invitation
C. Do you think an in-person interview would have changed your program ranking?
1. Yes
2. Maybe, I am not sure
3. No
D. If you had a choice between conducting this interview virtually vs. in-person, which one would you have chosen?
1. Virtual
2. In-person
E. Overall, how satisfied were you with your virtual GI Fellowship interview experience at UF?
1. Quite satisfied
2. Somewhat satisfied
3. Not at all satisfied
F. If you chose “somewhat satisfied” or “not at all satisfied” in the previous question, please tell us why, and what are the things that we could have done better:G. Do you think the UF GI Fellowship program should continue to conduct its interviews virtually (regardless of COVID)?
1. Yes
2. No
H. Please list some of the pros and cons of being interviewed virtually, in your opinion:
I. Additional comments:
Dr. Dakhoul, Ms. Rhoden, and Dr. Clark are with the division of gastroenterology and hepatology, University of Florida, Gainesville. They have no disclosures or conflicts.
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