An Overview of the GI Fellowship Interview: Part II—Tips for Selection Committees and Interviewers

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The gastroenterology (GI) fellowship interview is a high-stakes process that determines whether a person embarks on a journey to become a gastroenterologist [1]. Program directors and selection committees for GI fellowships have the difficult task of selecting applicants that, upon completion of training, are capable of high-quality clinical practice, a process that involves assessing and selecting applicants on the basis of clinical performance, academic achievement, communication skills, and other criteria relevant to success in the profession. Programs not only have an obligation to ensure that fellowship positions are allocated fairly through an objective selection process but also have a societal obligation to produce a diverse pool of new gastroenterologists through a process that ensures that equity, diversity and inclusivity are prioritized [2]. …