The Impact of COVID-19 on Interventional Radiology Training Programs: What You Need to Know

Warhadpande, Shantanu; Khaja, Minhaj S.; Sabri, Saher S.

doi:10.1016/j.acra.2020.04.024

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“…COVID-19 dramatically impacted patient care [ 6 ] and had far-reaching effects on training in surgical programs [ [7] , [8] , [9] , [10] ]. Prior studies showed that COVID-19 epidemic is associated with significant reduction in residents training and reduction in medical education in different specialties [ 7 , 8 ]. The impairment may be more severe in surgical specialties, where hands-on training cannot be replaced by distance education [ 8 ].…”

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Being an obstetrics and gynaecology resident during the COVID-19: Impact of the pandemic on the residency training program

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European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductiv

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Objective to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the obstetrics and gynecology residency training program in Italy. Study design This was a cross-sectional survey study aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the obstetrics and gynecology residency training program in Italy. An online survey with 45 questions was sent and completed anonymously by residents after accepting an informed consent. The invitation to the online survey was sent to all the Italian residents in obstetrics and gynecology. Those on maternity leave at the time of the study were excluded. Residents were asked about their routinely activity before the COVID-19 pandemic, and to report the reduction in their clinical practice. They were also asked about psychological impact of COVID-19 on their clinical practice. Results 933 Italian residents in obstetrics and gynecology, were invited for this survey study. Four-hundred and seventy-six (51 %) completed the survey and were included in the study. Three-hundred and eighty-seven (81.3 %) were female, and 89 (18.7 %) were male. Residents age ranged from 25 to 42. In 71,8 % (342/476) of the cases residents work in a COVID-19 reference Hospitals. One-hundred and eighty-four out of 76 residents (38.6 %) were tested on RT-PCR assay of nasal and pharyngeal swab specimens, and of them 12/184 (6.5 %) were positive to SARS−COV-2. Regarding the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), 267 (56.1 %) reported to receive adequate device, and 379 (79.6 %) felt to be well informed about prevention and management protocols. Three-hundred and thirty-one residents (69.5 %) reported to have managed COVID-19 positive patients. For 54,7 % of respondent residents, training activity in general decreased significantly during the COVID-19 epidemic. A one-third reduction was reported in 31,4 % of the cases, whereas a total suspension of the training in 9,9 % of the cases. In 89,3 % of cases the reduction was caused by the reorganization of work. Anxiety about the professional future was reported in 84 % of the residents, and 59 % of them had the perception that their training was irreversibly compromised. Conclusions Among Italian residents in obstetrics and gynecology, COVID-19 pandemic was associated with a significant training impairment.

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Being an obstetrics and gynaecology resident during the COVID-19: Impact of the pandemic on the residency training program

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Gallo

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European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductiv

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“…Social distancing and isolation are important stressors that are perceived as having a negative impact [44]. The disruption of training programs, reduced practical workload in a residents specialty, slowdown of research careers and redeployment are further stressors that may bring burnout, fatigue and loss of morale [45][46][47]. Residents also were concerned that the pandemic would adversely affect their completion of training and nearly half the respondents had an anxious feeling about their training future [48].…”

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“…immunosuppression). Deployment should consider such information accordingly [46]. Additionally, a sufficient Covid-19 testing capacity for staff, PPE and feasible shift schedules are seen as viable to reduce exposure and prevent burnout [50].…”

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Preparation of students and residents of human medicine in the first four months of the Covid-19 pandemic. Implications for a second wave.

Wohlfarth

Gloor

Hautz

2020

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Introduction: In the Covid-19 pandemic, medical students and residents find themselves in a healthcare environment with measures and policies changing by the hour. Reports regarding those in training were scarce and scattered in the early pandemic, what made an overarching insight a challenge. This review compiles and analyzes the literature addressing the preparation of students and residents in the first four months of the Covid-19 pandemic to find gaps and implications for the current pandemic as well as for future scenarios.Methods: We performed a systematic literature search and content analysis (CA) for articles available in English language that focus on the preparation of students and residents in human medicine within the first four months of the Covid-19 pandemic.Results: We retrieved 82 articles from a wide range of journals, professional backgrounds and countries. CA identified five recurring subgroup topics of «faculty preparation», «uncertainty and mental health», «clinical knowledge», «rights and obligations» and «(self-) support and supply». Within these subgroups the main concerns of «(re)deployment», «interruption of training and career», «safety issues», «transmission of disease», and «restricted social interaction» were identified as potential stressors that hold a risk for fatigue, loss of morale and burnout.Discussion: Students and residents are willing and able to participate, when provided with appropriate deployment, thorough supervision, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and valid knowledge. Faculties and policymakers should be in close contact with the youngest in training to value their concerns and intrinsic creativity on the scenario. The use of new technology for interaction and knowledge provision, interviews for voluntary deployment and the provision of mental health support seem appropriate measures to support students and residents under the current pandemic.Conclusion: Our review holds thorough implications for faculties and policymakers. Not only for surge capacity, but also for the safety and the professional identity formation of those in training, it is crucial to understand their needs and concerns. Leaders should strive for a close communication with students and residents, value their intrinsic creativeness and constantly evaluate on their needs regarding knowledge aspects, safety measures, legal concerns and well-being for the construction of nation-wide homogenous policies.

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“…For IR programs, the ACGME has relaxed some of their requirements in an effort to deal with the decreased procedure volumes and decreased in-person time on clinical rotations. 2 For example, IR residents can still complete their postgraduate year (PGY-5) year with less than 500 cases provided they meet the 1000 required cases by the end of their second independent IR residency year. Similar flexibility exists for IR residents unable to complete the mandated intensive care unit rotation before the PGY-5 year.…”

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“…Similar flexibility exists for IR residents unable to complete the mandated intensive care unit rotation before the PGY-5 year. 2 Radiologists in the United States and throughout the world should be proud how our professional community has stepped up to the challenges presented by the COVID pandemic to continue to train the residents and fellows who represent the next generation of diagnostic and interventional radiologists.…”

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Stepping Up to the Challenge: Overcoming Barriers to Radiology Training in the United States During COVID-19

Awan

Klein

2020

Can Assoc Radiol J

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Interventional Radiology Training Programs: What You Need to Know

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected medical education in unprecedented ways. Herein, we briefly describe the affects of COVID-19 on Interventional Radiology residency training and summarize up to date guidance by governing bodies and key stakeholders.

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Being an obstetrics and gynaecology resident during the COVID-19: Impact of the pandemic on the residency training program

Being an obstetrics and gynaecology resident during the COVID-19: Impact of the pandemic on the residency training program

Preparation of students and residents of human medicine in the first four months of the Covid-19 pandemic. Implications for a second wave.

Stepping Up to the Challenge: Overcoming Barriers to Radiology Training in the United States During COVID-19

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