Bias Reduction in Academic Recruitment

The aim of this study is to determine if, with respect to medical students applying for residency in emergency medicine, prior knowledge of an applicant's academic record affects their ranking during their interviews.Attendings interviewing candidates will either be blinded to their prior academic records or be allowed to review them prior to the interview. The interviewer's final score of the applicant will be measured, comparing blinded versus unblinded assessors.

Inclusion Criteria:All candidates who have or are anticipating completing their medical school education, and have applied for a position in our residency during the 2022-2023 match cycle.Exclusion Criteria:Candidates our program declined to grant an interview spot or have canceled their interview prior to completing it.