The perceived global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on doctors' medical and surgical training: An international survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a significant burden on healthcare systems causing disruption to the medical and surgical training of doctors globally.

Aims and objectives

This is the first international survey assessing the perceived impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the training of doctors of all grades and specialties.

Methods

An online global survey was disseminated using Survey Monkey^® between 4th August 2020 and 17th November 2020. A global network of collaborators facilitated participant recruitment. Data were collated anonymously with informed consent and analysed using univariate and adjusted multivariable analyses.

Results

Seven hundred and forty-three doctors of median age 27 (IQR: 25-30) were included with the majority

SUBMITTER: Laloo R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8237016 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature