A retrospective cohort study of differential attainment, COVID and chaos: taking the difference out of a terrible trinity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to evaluate core surgical training (CST) differential attainment related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), gender and ethnicity. The hypothesis was that COVID-19 adversely influenced CST outcomes.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study of 271 anonymised CST records was undertaken at a UK Statutory Education Body. Primary effect measures were Annual Review of Competency Progression Outcome (ARCPO), Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) examination pass and Higher Surgical Training National Training Number (NTN) appointment. Data were collected prospectively at ARCP and analysed with non-parametric statistical methods in SPSS.

Results

CSTs numbering 138 completed training pre-COVID and 133 peri-COVID. ARCPO 1, 2 and 6 were 71

SUBMITTER: James OP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10442138 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature