ArticlePlastic surgery (Oakville, Ont.)2021
COVID-19 Restrictions Presented Opportunities and Challenges for Plastic Surgery Residents.
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- Impact of Virtual Resources and Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Plastic Surgery Residency and Training among Residents in Southern Nigeria.Journal of the West African College of SurgeonsArticle
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Abstract
backgroundRestrictions placed during the COVID-19 pandemic to prevent viral spread led to substantial changes in surgical resident education. The aim of this study was to assess the positive and negative impact of COVID-19 on plastic surgery education and training and provide recommendations for continued competency.
methodsA cross-sectional online survey of plastic surgery residents across Canada was used to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on clinical exposure, experience with virtual education, and long-term impact of COVID-19 on surgical training.
resultsThis study included 61 plastic surgery residents (40% participation rate). Common educational modalities used during COVID-19 included online seminars (95%) and workshops (58%). Teaching sessions were effective if structured around patient cases (72%), recorded (66%), and limited to 1 hour (64%). There were mixed reactions towards online education sessions; residents reported feeling grateful (54%), motivated (38%), enthusiastic (28%), overwhelmed (41%), pressured to participate (23%), and anxious (13%). There were significantly less residents who felt that their clinical exposure was sufficient during (21%) versus before (72%) pandemic restrictions (
conclusionsDuring the initial wave of COVID-19, residents faced altered educational opportunities, which elicited positive and negative emotions with concern regarding surgical skill development and impact on future career plans. Characterizing early educational impact on residency training to identify opportunities for change is worthwhile as the overall effect of the pandemic is ongoing and remains uncertain.
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