Program Directors Survey on the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Cardiology Fellowship Training.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed unprecedented changes to medical education, including CV fellowship programs. CV fellowship PDs offer a unique perspective regarding the impact of the pandemic on CV medical education.

Objectives

The 4th annual Cardiovascular Diseases (CV) Fellowship Program Directors (PDs) Survey sought to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on CV fellows and fellowship programs.

Methods

The survey contained 31 items examining the clinical, educational, and academic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on CV fellowship programs.

Results

Survey response rate was 54%. Most respondents (58%) represented university-based programs. Most PDs felt that changes to clinical practice during the COVID-19 negatively impacted fellow educatio

SUBMITTER: Cullen MW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11312764 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature