The coronavirus pandemic forced radiology fellowships to shift to virtual interviews,
a practice that continues for the 2022 application season. There are multiple publications
pertaining to virtual radiology residency recruitment, but perspectives on the parallel
process for fellowships are lacking even though this affects the vast majority of
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to virtual radiology fellowship recruitment in order to stimulate discussion and planning
for future cycles. The following discussion is not intended to be an authoritative
guide, but rather a means to spur discussion on the pros and cons of virtual recruitment,
with the aim to enhance the process for both applicants and programs.Key Words
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Publication history
Published online: September 09, 2022
Accepted:
August 8,
2022
Received in revised form:
August 6,
2022
Received:
August 2,
2022
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