Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Wellbeing of International Oncology and Hematology Fellows at the Princess Margaret Cancer Center (PMCC).

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant disruptions across all levels of medical training. International fellows in subspecialty training programs are essential members of the frontline physician workforce, but may face additional and unique challenges as a result of being away from their home country. In this study, we aimed to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the wellbeing of international fellows in the Hematology and/or Oncology fellowship program at the PMCC.

Methods

In collaboration with our staff psychiatrist, we conducted an online survey of hematology and/or oncology fellows at the PMCC from July 6 to August 10, 2020. The survey consisted of 60 questions divided into 4 sections: demographics, wellbeing assessment using the validated

SUBMITTER: Stecca CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9452400 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature