COVID-19 and the Ophthalmology Residency Match: Data from Applicants' Perspectives.

ABSTRACT: Background  The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a profound impact on medical education, particularly for those applying to residency programs in 2020 to 2021. This study describes the challenges for potential ophthalmology residency applicants so that residency leadership can make informed decisions about changes to the process. Methods  A survey was distributed electronically via social media and medical school ophthalmology interest groups from June 18, 2020 to July 2, 2020 to individuals interested in applying to ophthalmology residency in the United States. Survey questions included demographics and perceived impacts of COVID-19 on ability, confidence, intention to apply, and perceptions toward changes in the application process for the 2020 to 2021 o

SUBMITTER: Steren B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9928013 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature