Challenges in professional development of anaesthesiology trainees: A cross-sectional survey by the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Trainee Committee.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic disrupted training in anaesthesiology. The global shortage of healthcare workers has also negatively affected training opportunities.

Objective

To evaluate the current experiences, challenges and professional development of anaesthesiology trainees across Europe.

Design

An online cross-sectional survey of anaesthesiology trainees.

Participants

Anaesthesiology trainees from the 42 European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC)-affiliated countries.

Main outcome measures

Quality of training supervision and program structure; the impact of COVID-19 on training and practical learning, trainee support systems, financial challenges and professional development, involvement in the ESAIC Exch

SUBMITTER: Dow O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11798376 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature