Difficulties Encountered by Program Directors When Selecting Fellows
| Answer Choices | Responses | % |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of a set timeline that other programs have for applications, interviews, offers | 13 | 52% |
| Other (please specify) | 11 | 44% |
| Small number of applications | 9 | 36% |
| Lack of information about which applicants are genuinely interested in my program | 8 | 32% |
| Applicants cancel interviews | 5 | 20% |
| Lack of reliable information about an applicant's personal characteristics | 3 | 12% |
| It is difficult to compare information across different residency programs | 2 | 8% |
| Application/interview season is too short | 2 | 8% |
| Application/interview season is too long | 1 | 4% |
| Large number of applications | 0 | 0% |
| Lack of reliable information about an applicant's academic/technical preparation | 0 | 0% |
| Total Respondents: 25 |