Perceptions of internal medicine residency program candidates on the use of simulation in the selection process.

Background: The recruitment of skilled candidates into internal medicine residency programs has relied on traditional interviewing techniques with varying degrees of success. The development of simulated medical technology has provided a new arena in which to assess candidates' clinical skills, knowledge base, situational awareness, and problem-solving dexterities within a standardized environment for educational and assessment purposes.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the interest of program candidates in incorporating simulation medicine into the internal medicine residency interview process.