The First COVID-19 Pandemic Wave and the Effect on Health Care Trainees: A National Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study observes the trends and patterns among trainees during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and their response to resident education and hospital/program support.

Methods

An anonymous online 31-question survey was distributed to medical students and postgraduate year residents. Topics included were demographics, clinical responsibilities, educational/curricula changes, and trainee wellness. Descriptive analysis was performed for each set of demographic groupings as well as 2 and 3 group comparisons.

Results

Total 1051 surveys collected, 930 used for analysis: 373 (40.1%) male, 434 (46.6%) aged 30-34 years, 588 (63.2%) white, 417 (44.8%) married, 168 (18%) with children, and 323 (34.7%) from the Northeast region. The Northeast experien

SUBMITTER: Liu HH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9483660 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature