IJME - Comparison of web-based and face-to-face interviews for application to an anesthesiology training program: a pilot study

Table 2. Residency applicants' self-reported reasons for selecting face-to-face versus web-based interviews, N=103. Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California, United States, 2014-2015

Completed face-to-face interview (n=71)
Reasons for selecting face-to-face interview	1. Want to interact with current residents (45.1%)
	2. Geographic proximity (29.6%)
	3. Want to see campus / facility (11.3%)
	4. Want to evaluate surrounding neighbourhood (7.0%)
	5. Fear web-based interview will negatively impact chance of admission (4.2%)
	6. Other (2.8%)
Completed web-based interview (n=32)
Reasons for selecting web-based interview	1. Conflict of interview dates (31.3%)
	2. Geographic / travel concerns (28.1%)
	3. Financial limitations (25.0%)
	4. Unable to get time off (9.4%)
	5. Enjoy web-based communication (3.2%)
	6. Other (3.0%)

Int J Med Educ. 2016; 7:102-108; doi: 10.5116/ijme.56e5.491a