Journal article
Reimagining the Rheumatology Fellowship Interview: Using Participatory Design‐Thinking Process to Create a More Applicant‐Centered Experience
ACR open rheumatology, Vol.5(11), pp.600-608
11/2023
DOI: 10.1002/acr2.11606
PMCID: PMC10642253
PMID: 37724836
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Abstract
Objective Design thinking is a creative problem‐solving process used to better understand users’ needs and experiences so that a product or service can be improved. Its emphasis on empathy, iterative prototyping, and participatory collaboration make it an ideal methodology for innovation in medical education. We apply this framework to the virtual rheumatology fellowship interview process so that interviews can become more applicant centered. Methods This educational quality improvement project uses a design‐thinking framework to identify opportunities and challenges for rheumatology fellowship applicants. The investigators use the 5‐step process (Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test) and incorporate rapid qualitative analysis of semistructured interviews to innovate the interview experience. The iterative and collaborative nature of this process has empowered participants to codesign an applicant‐centered interview experience. Results Interviews with fellowship applicants (n = 9), fellow physicians (n = 4), and faculty members (n = 3) identified three major dynamics of the interview process: (1) Is it a safe environment to ask questions? (2) How do I exchange information effectively? and (3) How do I fit all these data into the bigger picture? Creative brainstorming techniques at a series of three workshops yielded four prototypes emphasizing customization, hybridization, facilitation, and preparation. A finalized applicant‐centered interview template was devised in preparation for the 2023‐2024 application season. Conclusion Design thinking has yielded insights into three important dynamics that drive applicant experiences. These insights allow for a redesign of processes so that virtual interviews can be more applicant centered. This framework allows for further iterations and modifications as the needs of applicants and programs evolve over time.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Reimagining the Rheumatology Fellowship Interview: Using Participatory Design‐Thinking Process to Create a More Applicant‐Centered Experience
- Creators
- Bharat Kumar - University of IowaAlick Feng - University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Iowa CityGatr‐alnada Gheriani - University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Iowa CityAyesha Iftekhar - University of IowaRuoning Ni - University of IowaMohamad Dimachkie - University of IowaGizem Gokalp - Florida CollegeIzza Bazigh - Mayo Clinic in ArizonaLindsay Moy - University of IowaChen Chao - Albert Einstein College of MedicineAnkitha Lingamaneni - The University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterAxi Patel - University of IowaGretchen Santana Cepero - Medical University of South CarolinaTariq Iqtidar - Albert Einstein College of MedicinePatricia Bruffey Thoene - University of IowaAaron Knaack - University of IowaMelissa L. Swee - University of IowaManish Suneja - University of IowaBenjamin Davis - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- ACR open rheumatology, Vol.5(11), pp.600-608
- DOI
- 10.1002/acr2.11606
- PMID
- 37724836
- PMCID
- PMC10642253
- NLM abbreviation
- ACR Open Rheumatol
- ISSN
- 2578-5745
- eISSN
- 2578-5745
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 09/19/2023
- Date published
- 11/2023
- Academic Unit
- Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Nephrology; Immunology; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984466558802771
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