• Jinfeng Jiang, Phillip Key, and Christopher M Deibert.
• University of Nebraska Medical Center - College of Medicine, Omaha, NE.
• Urology. 2020 Dec 1; 146: 1-3.

ObjectiveTo investigate the perception and value of virtual open houses for urology applicants in the COVID-19 era, since students can no longer attend subinternships and all interviews will be conducted virtually.MethodsA Twitter survey was sent to 230 likely urology applicants connected through the UroResidency platform. It asked about the relative value of components of the virtual open house and areas for suggested improvement.ResultsSeventy responded. Most potential applicants valued virtual open houses that discussed strengths and weaknesses of the program, had time to interact directly with the faculty, and included resident led presentations or discussions. Most agreed programs needed to have more direct time with residents to better understand the culture of the program.ConclusionIn this first virtual interview season for urology, likely applicants generally engage in virtual open houses and strongly prefer time to interact directly with residents to assess the program culture.Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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