A Snapshot of Radiology Training During the Early COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed the personal and professional lives of radiology trainees. The purpose of this study was to broadly summarize the impact of COVID-19 on radiology trainees and their training programs via data collected during the early pandemic.

Materials and methods

An online survey was distributed to radiology chief residents in residencies throughout North America with responses collected between March 20th, 2020 and May 15th, 2020, which coincided with the development of initial COVID-19 peaks in North America. A subset of COVID-19 pandemic questions included resident wellness, imaging opinions, residency infrastructure change, and opinions regarding the Core Exam delay.

Results

One hundred forty chief residents from 86 institutions respon

SUBMITTER: Hoegger MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7322484 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature