title: The use of a structured interview guide in veterinary college admissions.
abstract: The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine incorporated a structured behavioral interview guide in its 2004 application cycle. This article presents the challenges associated with the incorporation of the guide, the methods used to ensure appropriate training for faculty and practicing veterinarians conducting interviews, and preliminary data regarding the guide's contribution to the admissions process.
authors.affiliation: College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, 462B Veterinary Teaching Hospitals, 1365 Gortner Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108, USA. molga001@umn.edu
authors.forename: Laura K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Molgaard
authors.forename: Robert E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Lewis
mesh_terms: D003099:College Admission Test; D004520:Education, Veterinary / Q000379:methods; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007406:Interview, Psychological / Q000379:methods*; D007407:Interviews as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D008910:Minnesota; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011361:Professional Competence; D012570:School Admission Criteria; D012582:Schools, Veterinary / Q000592:standards; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires / Q000592:standards*