Thank you Alison for posting and glad to see mention of the environmental impact alongside other considerations.
Often overlooked, an in depth analysis of carbon emissions described here
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Arianne Teherani, PhD
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Professor of Medicine
Director, Program Evaluation and Education Continuous Quality Improvement
Founding Co-Director, UC Center for Climate, Health and Equity
Education Scientist, Center for Faculty Educators
Co-Lead, Equity and Justice in Education
School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-20-2023 08:03:06 AM
From: Alison Whelan
Subject: Tip Tuesday: AAMC issues guidance on virtual interviews in undergraduate and graduate medical education
The AAMC has developed guidance that recommends medical schools, residency, and fellowship programs use a virtual interview format during their admissions processes. The guidance was developed based on several variables, including the importance of reducing the cost of interviewing as a critical step in improving access and equity, survey findings indicating that applicants prefer virtual interviews, and being consistent with academic medicine's commitment to reducing environmental impact. Every medical school and program has their own unique mission, goals, and context, and may take a different approach to interviewing. Each institution is encouraged to evaluate all interview formats in their unique context to determine the best approach for them.
Read More: Interviews in Undergraduate Medical Education
Read More: Interviews in Graduate Medical Education
For questions or feedback about this guidance, please contact my colleague Erin Helbling at ehelbling@aamc.org.
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Alison Whelan
Chief Academic Officer
Association of American Medical Colleges
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