Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the training of general surgery residents: Surgical training and the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The educational process of young doctors should be a topic of high interest, since it is central to preparing the new generations of healthcare providers. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the medical system on multiple levels, including medical education.

Methods

We conducted a descriptive survey study, designed to reflect the impact of the pandemic on the training of general surgery residents. Two questionnaires were delivered to general surgery residents at two different periods: one in the pre-COVID-19 era (December 2019) and one in the COVID-19 era (December 2020). Data were gathered on participants' characteristics, current clinical practice and knowledge, extracurricular activities, and involvement in the management of COVID-19 cases.

Results

We reg

SUBMITTER: Popa C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9461445 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature