The contribution of the Italian residents in neurology to the COVID-19 crisis: admirable generosity but neurological training remains their priority.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has severely impacted the Italian healthcare system, underscoring a dramatic shortage of specialized doctors in many disciplines. The situation affected the activity of the residents in neurology, who were also offered the possibility of being formally hired before their training completion.

Aims

(1) To showcase examples of clinical and research activity of residents in neurology during the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy and (2) to illustrate the point of view of Italian residents in neurology about the possibility of being hired before the completion of their residency program.

Results

Real-life reports from several areas in Lombardia-one of the Italian regions more affected by COVID-19-show that residents in ne

SUBMITTER: Tassorelli C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8353936 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature