COVID-19 Restrictions Presented Opportunities and Challenges for Plastic Surgery Residents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Restrictions placed during the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent viral spread led to substantial changes in surgical resident education. The aim of this study was to assess the positive and negative impact of COVID-19 on plastic surgery education and training and provide recommendations for continued competency.

Methods

A cross-sectional online survey of plastic surgery residents across Canada was used to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on clinical exposure, experience with virtual education, and long-term impact of COVID-19 on surgical training.

Results

This study included 61 plastic surgery residents (40% participation rate). Common educational modalities used during COVID-19 included online seminars (95%) and workshops (58%). Teaching sessions were effective

SUBMITTER: Zaidman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8573642 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature