Addressing the Surgical Training Gaps Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Opportunity for Implementing Standards for Remote Surgical Training

Abstract

A shared-decision making process that considers the patient's requests, the three-dimensional imagingbased diagnosis of the actual full-face deformity, and the risk-benefit profile of the existing surgical options could support the preoperative orthodontist-surgeon interaction when counseling patients and setting the surgical plan for maxillary repositioning. The difference between Western and Asian cultures regarding the aesthetic appeal of the zygomatic/malar region and facial profile should also be appraised.

Telehealth in Trans and Gender Diverse Communities: the Impact of COVID-19

“…A recent article about outcomes and benefits for surgical care (including gender affirmation surgeries) compiled over 41,000 telehealth visits [ 36 •] suggests that telehealth consults have multiple applications in a surgical context, including remote training during operative procedures, the ability to consult regarding patients in remote locations, and the ability for providers and patients to assess both presurgical evaluation and post-surgical follow-up/aftercare in a convenient and confidential setting. Hamidian et al [ 37 ] affirmed this and offered several strategies employed to increase the effectiveness of surgical training in telehealth, including using texting and other technologies to engage learners throughout the day (to discuss and describe concerns from rounds and to encourage self-directed learning), along with allowing surgical subspecialists to offer technical support and expertise regarding surgical procedures, particularly gender affirmation surgeries. They also mention the critical importance of telehealth as a strategy for connecting trainees with mentorship for career building and isolation reduction.…”

Virtual orthopaedic surgery away rotation benefits both the program and applicant: a survey of participants

“…5 Also, it is necessary for surgical mentors to continue to establish inclusivity and mentor-trainee relationships when in a virtual training environment. 2,21 Limitations and Future Perspectives There were a few limitations to this study design. The survey was originally set up to gauge the overall success of the course.…”

“…It is important to consider recommendations made by learners to improve and provide an optimal virtual-learning environment 5. Also, it is necessary for surgical mentors to continue to establish inclusivity and mentor-trainee relationships when in a virtual training environment 2,21…”

“…Remote learning became a necessity, and medical education underwent a massive shift from the classroom, clinics, and wards to virtual learning platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, Google Classroom, and Microsoft Teams. In more hands-on fields such as surgery, for instance, educators had to develop innovative methods 1,2. The implications of the change from in-person to remote learning, however, have yet to be determined.…”

“…In more hands-on fields such as surgery, for instance, educators had to develop innovative methods. 1,2 The implications of the change from in-person to remote learning, however, have yet to be determined.…”