Perceived Impact of Urologic Surgery Training Program Modifications due to COVID-19 in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess urology residency program modifications in the context of COVID-19, and perceptions of the impact on urology trainees.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey of program leadership and residents at accredited US urology residencies was administered between April 28, 2020 to March 11, 2020. Total cohort responses are reported, and subanalyses were preformed comparing responses between those in in high vs low COVID-19 geographic regions, and between program leaders vs residents.

Results

Program leaders from 43% of programs and residents from 18% of programs responded. Respondents reported decreased surgical volume (83%-100% varying by subspecialty), increased use of telehealth (99%), a transition to virtual educational platforms (95%) and decreased size of

SUBMITTER: Fero KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7274971 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature