Prospective Physician Assistant Student Perspectives on an In-Person vs. Virtual Admissions Interview Process.

Purpose: The pandemic strained many usual methods of communication and training, forcing changes to selection processes for health professions programs. The purpose of this study was to determine, through interviewee feedback, the effectiveness of a virtual interview process when compared with a previous in-person interview process at one physician assistant (PA) program.

Methods: During the pandemic, the PA program adapted to a virtual holistic interview process to include interaction with current students and faculty.