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Objectives: To describe gynecology resident perspectives on training environment impact, specifically education, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: An anonymous, self-administered questionnaire was distributed nationwide to be filled out by Obstetric and Gynecology residents of all years, addressing education during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey was sent out on May 4, 2020. The answers were grouped by residency year (postgraduate years (PGY) 1-4) and geographical location. Results: A total of 128 responses were collected. A total of 92% responded with at least somewhat agree in feeling that education was well rounded and provided in many forms prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, compared with only 39% since the pandemic. A total of 88% felt at least somewhat positively about their gynecologic surgical volume prior to the pandemic, compared with only 30% since the pandemic. A total of 66% of respondents recorded that they at least somewhat enjoy virtual didactics. When asked about improvements in education during the pandemic, 32 respondents listed coordination of didactics, 30 listed having more time available, and 27 listed the specific didactic topics. When asked about their biggest concern with education due to the pandemic, 56 respondents listed surgical skill, 31 listed meeting numbers required for graduation, and 31 listed less gynecology experience. Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected gynecology resident education. While there is increased virtual didactics and more time available for reading and independent study, there has also been a reduction in cases and hands-on experience from the resident perspective. Further studies are needed to understand how resident education will be impacted.