Repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on the well-being and training of medical clerks: a pan-Canadian survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented and potentially stressful event that inserted itself into the 2019-2020 Canadian medical curriculum. However, its impact on stress and subsequent professional pathways is not well understood. This study aims to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental well-being, training, and career choices of Canadian medical clerks within the first three months of the pandemic. It also aims to assess their use of university support systems and their appreciation of potential solutions to common academic stressors.

Methods

An electronic survey composed of four sections: demographics, stressors experienced during the pandemic, World Health Organization (WHO) well-being index, and stress management and resources was d

SUBMITTER: Abbas M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7590563 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature