Effect of COVID-19 on Canadian Medical Student Attitudes toward Ophthalmology Residency Application.

ABSTRACT: Objective  This study aims to survey medical students interested in ophthalmology about how changes in electives and Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS) due to the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have affected their attitudes toward applying to ophthalmology residency. Design  This is a cross-sectional survey. Participants  A total of 32 Canadian medical students interested in ophthalmology responded to the survey. Methods  A 32-question survey tool used was developed in consultation with medical students, academic ophthalmologists, and residency program directors. The survey was distributed through e-mail by local ophthalmology interest groups at all of Canada's medical schools. Results  Respondents felt that changes in ability

SUBMITTER: Lo C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9928002 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature