Association of the COVID-19 Pandemic on VA Resident and Fellow Training Satisfaction and Future VA Employment: A Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic altered learning experiences of residents and fellows worldwide, including at the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Because the VA is the largest training provider in the United States, understanding VA trainee experiences is vital to understanding the pandemic's impact on graduate medical education nationwide. Additionally, understanding the pandemic's potential impacts on future employment allows for a better understanding of any future disruptions in the supply of physicians.

Objective

To examine whether COVID-19 affected the satisfaction with VA training experiences and likelihood to consider future VA employment among residents and fellows.

Methods

Responses from the VA Trainee Satisfaction Survey were collected for 3 academ

SUBMITTER: Northcraft H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9580318 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature