Improving methods of resident selection.
OBJECTIVE
Applying the concept of the ACGME general competencies, it is possible to define the essential job objectives and competencies of a junior otolaryngology resident. The objective of this study is to incorporate commercially available tools of business in the identification of competencies specific to the junior otolaryngology resident and develop behavioral-based interview questions and techniques designed to identify these qualities in candidates for residency.


METHODS
Institution of a pilot program involving a focus group within an otolaryngology department, a professional development consultant, commercial business software for occupational analysis and personnel selection, and an interview technique training seminar for faculty and residents.


METHODS
In coordination with a university-based professional development consultant, a formal job analysis was conducted to define the job objectives and competencies of a junior otolaryngology resident. These results were used to generate behavioral-based interview questions for use in the resident selection process. All interviewing faculty and residents were trained in behavioral-based interviewing.


RESULTS
Occupational objectives for the junior resident position specific to a particular university department of otolaryngology were identified. Additionally, the essential skills, areas of knowledge, and competencies were identified. Behavioral-based questions specific to the competencies were created and incorporated into the current resident selection interview.


CONCLUSIONS
Using tools of occupational analysis and personnel selection, a list of job objectives and competencies for the junior otolaryngology resident can be created. Using these results, behavioral-based interviews may be implemented to complement traditional interviews with the ultimate goal of improving candidate selection.
Prager
Jeremy D
JD
Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
Myer
Charles M
CM
Hayes
Kay M
KM
Myer
Charles M
CM
Pensak
Myles L
ML
D005180:Faculty, Medical; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D007587:Job Description / Q000592:standards*; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000193:education*; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000592:standards*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D014481:United States