biostudies-literatureUnknown23Mohammadi ECouncil of State Neurosurgical Societies<h4>Background</h4>Several strategies were implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic to enhance residency training and patient care.<h4>Objective</h4>This study aims to assess the post-pandemic landscape of neurosurgical training and practice.<h4>Method</h4>A survey consisting of 28 questions examining the challenges faced in neurosurgery and the adaptive measures was conducted among US neurosurgery residents from May 2022 to May 2023.<h4>Results</h4>This study encompassed 59 neurosurgical residents, predominantly male (72.9%) and in later years of training (66.1%) and were distributed across 25 states. Telemedicine and tele-education were pivotal during the pandemic, with virtual lecture series, standalone lectures, and virtual discussions highly favored. Remote didactic learning increased for nearly half of the residents, while 54.2% resumed in-person instruction. Telemedicine was deemed effective by 86.4% for evaluating neurosurgical patients. Access to teaching environments was restricted for 61.0% of residents, impacting their training. The pandemic significantly influenced elective surgeries, with complete cancellations reported by 42.4%. Reduced faculty engagement was noted by 35.6% of residents, while 47.5% reported a negative impact on the overall resident experience. The majority (76.3%) considered changes to their training reasonable given the global health situation.<h4>Conclusions</h4>Strategies implemented during the peak of the pandemic remain crucial in shaping neurosurgery training. Telemedicine has become indispensable, with widespread adoption. Tele-education has also expanded, providing additional learning opportunities. However, traditional didactic courses and hands-on experiences remain essential for comprehensive training. Balancing technology-driven methods with established approaches is crucial for optimizing neurosurgical education and maintaining high-quality patient care.World neurosurgery: X100326https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC10937949biostudies-literaturePost-pandemic paradigm shift toward telemedicine and tele-education; an updated survey of the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on neurosurgery residents in United States.PMC10937949Lee BDunn IFVilleneuve LMMuhammad FSpencer OSmith LSmith ZAMohammadi EKhan AFfalsePost-pandemic paradigm shift toward telemedicine and tele-education; an updated survey of the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on neurosurgery residents in United States.<h4>Background</h4>Several strategies were implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic to enhance residency training and patient care.<h4>Objective</h4>This study aims to assess the post-pandemic landscape of neurosurgical training and practice.<h4>Method</h4>A survey consisting of 28 questions examining the challenges faced in neurosurgery and the adaptive measures was conducted among US neurosurgery residents from May 2022 to May 2023.<h4>Results</h4>This study encompassed 59 neurosurgical residents, predominantly male (72.9%) and in later years of training (66.1%) and were distributed across 25 states. Telemedicine and tele-education were pivotal during the pandemic, with virtual lecture series, standalone lectures, and virtual discussions highly favored. Remote didactic learning increased for nearly half of the residents, while 54.2% resumed in-person instruction. Telemedicine was deemed effective by 86.4% for evaluating neurosurgical patients. Access to teaching environments was restricted for 61.0% of residents, impacting their training. The pandemic significantly influenced elective surgeries, with complete cancellations reported by 42.4%. Reduced faculty engagement was noted by 35.6% of residents, while 47.5% reported a negative impact on the overall resident experience. The majority (76.3%) considered changes to their training reasonable given the global health situation.<h4>Conclusions</h4>Strategies implemented during the peak of the pandemic remain crucial in shaping neurosurgery training. Telemedicine has become indispensable, with widespread adoption. Tele-education has also expanded, providing additional learning opportunities. However, traditional didactic courses and hands-on experiences remain essential for comprehensive training. Balancing technology-driven methods with established approaches is crucial for optimizing neurosurgical education and maintaining high-quality patient care.2024-01-01T00:00:00Z2024 Jul2026-06-26T03:26:26.372Z2025-04-06T00:27:39.64ZS-EPMC109379493849705910.1016/j.wnsx.2024.100326