Effects of the SARS-CoV‑2 pandemic on residency training in orthopedics and traumatology in Germany : A nationwide survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The spread of the coronavirus disease has impacted healthcare systems worldwide; however, restrictions due to the SARS-CoV‑2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) pandemic are particularly drastic for physicians in residency training. Imposed restrictions interrupt the standard educational curricula, and consequently limited residents to meet mandatory requirements.

Aim

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of the SARS-CoV‑2 pandemic on residency training in orthopedics and trauma surgery in Germany.

Methodology

An online-based, voluntary, and anonymous survey of physicians in residency training for orthopedics and trauma surgery was conducted. Through email lists of junior physician organizations the survey was sent to 789 physician

SUBMITTER: Adl Amini D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9406266 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature