The Radiology Fellowship Application and Selection Process in the United States: Experiences and Perceptions from Both Sides

Table 1

Program directors’ responses about application requirements.

Which of the following are required of applicants before a position in your fellowship is offered?
Answer options	Response percent	Response count
Personal interview	96.7%	87
Curriculum vitae	96.7%	87
Letters of recommendation	95.6%	86
Application form	87.8%	79
Personal statement or equivalent	86.7%	78
Test scores (e.g., USMLE)	63.3%	57
Medical school transcript	52.2%	47
Medical license	37.8%	34
Medical school dean's letter	35.6%	32
Phone call to check references	34.4%	31
Other	14.4%	13
Application fee	3.3%	3
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